Senior Data Engineer

Huxley; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Huxley is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Atlanta, onsite, to own and evolve data pipelines for trading analytics and reporting. You will work closely with Traders, Quants, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions as part of a major modernization effort.

The role focuses on Snowflake, Python-based ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud-native data platforms. A strong growth mindset and ability to communicate complex concepts are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Data Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Snowflake experience.
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines with Python.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and architectural decisions to business stakeholders.
• Growth mindset and a consultative, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve data pipelines and data platforms to support investment and trading workflows.
• Partner with Traders, Quants, and Analysts to enable analytics and reporting.
• Lead modernization initiatives, including migration to Snowflake and cloud-native solutions.

Tools

Snowflake

SQL Server

Python

DBT

Airflow

Job description

Atlanta, GA (4 Days Onsite)

$145K-$150K Base + 10-15% Bonus

Our client, a leading global asset management firm, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their Data team within the greater Trading Technology group in Atlanta. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Traders, Quants, Business Analysts, and global technology teams to build and evolve data platforms that support investment and trading operations. You'll help drive a major modernization initiative as the organization migrates to Snowflake, building scalable data pipelines and cloud-native solutions that power analytics, reporting, and trading workflows. The team leverages modern technologies to improve data accessibility, optimize business processes, and deliver innovative solutions that help bring new investment and trading ideas to life.

Core Technologies

• Snowflake
• SQL Server
• Python
• DBT
• Airflow

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of Data Engineering experience
• 3+ years of hands-on Snowflake experience
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines with Python
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and architectural decisions to business stakeholders
• Growth mindset and a consultative, solution-oriented approach

Nice to Have

• Capital Markets, Trading, or Asset Management experience
• AWS (S3, Lambda)
• Change Data Capture (CDC)
• Airbyte or similar data integration tools
• Oracle DB
• Power BI

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior data engineer who enjoys owning complex data challenges, partnering directly with the business, and helping shape the future of a modern cloud data platform supporting investment teams.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.