Market Surveillance Tech Lead — SQL & Python

ACA Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACA Group is seeking an Application Support Lead in Massachusetts to lead a team responsible for monitoring and enhancing surveillance data related to financial transactions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support while maintaining data integrity.

Candidates should possess strong experience with MS SQL and PySpark, along with a solid understanding of financial markets. The ideal candidate will have proven problem-solving skills and prior experience in a market surveillance or compliance environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex data-related issues in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.
• Prior experience in a market surveillance, compliance, or fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Surveillance Data Analysts.
• Oversee execution of daily operational tasks across the surveillance support function.
• Troubleshoot complex data and system issues within MS SQL environments.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiency gains.

Skills

MS SQL (querying, troubleshooting, performance tuning)

PySpark (Python) scripting

Financial markets understanding

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Leadership or team coordination

Client relationship management

Tools

AWS

New Relic

Postman

Linux/Bash

Job description

ACA Group is seeking an Application Support Lead in Massachusetts to lead a team responsible for monitoring and enhancing surveillance data related to financial transactions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support while maintaining data integrity.

Candidates should possess strong experience with MS SQL and PySpark, along with a solid understanding of financial markets. The ideal candidate will have proven problem-solving skills and prior experience in a market surveillance or compliance environment.