Lead Data Engineer - Private Equity Data Platform (Hybrid)

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global private markets firm is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to manage their private equity data platform. This hybrid role involves mentoring team members and leading software project deliveries. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data engineering and an entrepreneurial mindset to build scalable systems supporting investment decisions. A passion for finance and proven SaaS delivery experience are required. Competitive salary with additional performance bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Data Engineering and software delivery experience required.
• 3-5 years of Technical Project Leadership experience necessary.
• Demonstrated ability leading Data Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data pipelines and data validation processes.
• Mentor team members on best practices in data and software engineering.
• Integrate automated testing within CI/CD processes.

Skills

Leadership in Data Engineering

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Passion for finance

SaaS software delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S)

Master of Science (M.S)

Tools

MSSQL

Python

DBT

Azure Data Factory

MS Synapse

Snowflake

Job description

A global private markets firm is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to manage their private equity data platform. This hybrid role involves mentoring team members and leading software project deliveries. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data engineering and an entrepreneurial mindset to build scalable systems supporting investment decisions. A passion for finance and proven SaaS delivery experience are required. Competitive salary with additional performance bonuses is offered.