Sr. Databricks Data Engineer, Onsite AVP

State Street; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr. Databricks Data Engineer to join their Global Technology Services team. In this hands-on role, you'll leverage your extensive experience in Big Data technologies and Databricks to migrate existing applications to the cloud, particularly Azure. You'll be responsible for designing custom frameworks, managing the software development lifecycle, and collaborating with a global team. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on digital transformation, where your contributions will drive impactful change. If you're passionate about data engineering and eager to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Savings plans

Flexible work options

Development programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Big Data pipeline experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks.
• Experience in cloud-based development with Azure services.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom high throughput frameworks.
• Manage all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate within an agile project team.

Skills

Databricks

Big Data

Java

Python

SQL

Unix

Azure

DevOps

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Snowflake

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Who We Are Looking For

This is a hands-on Data Engineer position in State Street Global Technology Services. We are looking for a candidate with good knowledge of Big Data technology and strong development experience with Databricks. You will help migrate existing on-prem applications to the cloud (Azure preferred), create and maintain new data applications, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, while working with other globally situated team members.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Design & develop custom high throughput and configurable frameworks/libraries
• Drive change through collaboration, influence, and demonstration of POCs
• Manage all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation
• Work collaboratively within an agile project team
• Follow best practices and coding standards
• Grow your personal skillset

What We Value

• Experience performing data analysis and data exploration
• Experience working in an agile delivery environment
• Hands-on development experience in Java is a big plus
• Exposure/understanding of DevOps best practices and CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins)
• Experience working in a multi-developer environment, using version control (e.g., Git)
• Strong knowledge of Databricks SQL/Scala - Data engineering pipelines
• Strong experience in Unix, Python, and complex SQL
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting DevOps pipelines and Azure services

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a computer or IT-related subject
• 15+ years of overall Big Data pipeline experience
• 8+ years of Databricks hands-on experience
• 8+ years of experience in cloud-based development, including Azure Services, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker
• Experience with Snowflake is a plus

Additional Requirements

• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Team player with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, initiative, and self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task, be energetic, a fast learner, and a problem solver
• Experience working in the financial industry
• Experience with agile development methodology

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and enables our business to deliver data and insights to clients. We’re driving digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using cloud, AI, and automation.

About State Street

State Street is a leading custodian bank, asset manager, and asset intelligence company, providing investment servicing, data & analytics, research & trading, and management to institutional clients for over two centuries.

Work, Live and Grow

We offer a great work environment with competitive benefits, including medical, insurance, savings plans, flexible work options, and development programs.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment. We also engage actively with our communities through volunteer days, matching gift programs, and employee networks.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on location and experience.

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