Senior Software Engineer I

Forge; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in New York City. This role involves delivering a quality data platform and collaborating with cross-functional teams using agile methodologies. Key qualifications include 3-5+ years of experience in object-oriented programming, experience with Python, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. The annual salary range is $200,000–$230,000, reflecting expertise and location. Join Forge to contribute to innovative data solutions in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in development using object-oriented languages.
• Experience with scripting languages for data tasks.
• Familiarity with modern data architectures like Medallion and data lakes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Implement software solutions in line with requirements.
• Stay updated with trends and technologies in data engineering.

Skills

Object-oriented programming (TypeScript, C#, Java)

Scripting languages (Python)

Front-end toolkits (React, TailwindCSS)

Modern data architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Databases (PostgreSQL, SQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Version control (Git, GitHub)

Agile project management

Job description

The Role

As our Senior Data Engineer focusing on data engineering, you will play a crucial role delivering a high‑quality data platform that is responsible for maintaining and delivering Forge data to internal and external clients as well as improving and maintaining internal user interfaces to interact with this data. You will implement new features, maintain existing features and perform code reviews, unit testing, and production deployments for our data platform using agile methodologies. Collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams, you’ll ensure requirements are well defined, and changes are delivered in a timely manner.

Location: This role requires 2‑3 days a week in office in Soho, NY.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high‑quality software solutions
• Implement software solutions in line with given estimates
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and advocate for their appropriate adoption

Qualifications

• 3‑5+ years of experience in development using object‑oriented languages like TypeScript, C#, and Java
• Experience in other scripting languages like Python for data tasks.
• Experience with front‑end toolkits like React and TailwindCSS.
• Familiarity with modern data architectures (e.g. Medallion, data lakes, etc.)
• Experience working in Private Markets or Financial Services space specifically with financial markets data.
• Proven expertise in setting up CI/CD pipelines, data orchestration, managing application deployments, and ensuring code quality
• Strong project management skills, taking changes from planning to deployment, with hands‑on coding in both backend and frontend
• Proficient in databases like PostgreSQL and SQL queries and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or similar (e.g. Azure, GCP)
• Extensive experience with version control systems like Git and platforms like GitHub.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in migrating systems from legacy architectures to modern tech stacks
• Knowledge of real‑time data processing and event‑driven architectures using technologies like WebSockets or Kafka
• Experience in leading offshore and nearshore teams
• Experience using large language models and agentic workflows

Salary

For residents of NY, NY the annual salary range for this role is $200,000–$230,000 annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors.

Upon offer, we conduct background checks that include employment and education verification, state, and county criminal history searches.

Forge is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.