STAFFWORXS · 17 hours ago
Lead Data Architect
NYC Metro Area
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expStaffworxs is a company that powers transformation with a focus on Digital & Data Analytics. They are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer / Data Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of an enterprise-grade data platform for their financial services client.
AppsConsultingInformation TechnologyProject Management
Responsibilities
Lead data architecture and engineering strategy, aligning with overall business and technology roadmaps
Design and implement data models, pipelines, and integration frameworks across multiple platforms
Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, high-performance data solutions
Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability, including query tuning and resource management within Snowflake
Drive adoption of data engineering best practices and modern cloud architectures
Implement and monitor data validation and quality procedures to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Collaborate closely with project managers, data architects, and business analysts to align milestones and deliverables
Mentor and guide onsite and offshore data engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and privacy standards
Maintain comprehensive documentation of data pipelines, data flows, and transformation logic
Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline issues, including job failures and performance bottlenecks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on data architecture, data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical), ELT, and pipeline development
Hands-on experience with the Snowflake platform, including data sharing, secure views, and performance optimization
Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with ETL/ELT tools and AWS technologies (Glue, EMR)
Strong working knowledge of Python for data engineering workflows
Solid understanding of data engineering design patterns and cloud data ecosystems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
Strong communication and collaboration skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Snowflake or other relevant data engineering certifications
Prior experience in asset management or alternative investments, with exposure to data security and compliance requirements
Familiarity with data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Company
STAFFWORXS
StaffWorxs is an IT consulting and services firm that provides application development, project management, and data services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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