VP, Data Platform Engineering - Hybrid

SMBC Group; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 169,541 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Vice President to lead data platform development, starting with a reference data system for securities and pricing data. You will collaborate with business teams, product managers, and IT to define requirements and deliver robust data solutions.

The role involves partnering with database, cyber security, and front-end teams to create integrated applications and optimize user experience, with hybrid remote work allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field plus 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Special Skills: Python Programming; Azure Databricks; Spark, Polars and Pandas Python frameworks/libraries; Fixed Income and Equities reference, operational and risk data; ETL/ELT streaming and batch loads using Azure data factory and Azure event hub; Dev Ops and Resiliency Management; and build resilient data distribution via APIs and micro services.

Responsibilities

• Work on analysis, design, and development of the data platform, beginning with the establishment of a reference data system for securities and pricing data, and later moving to other data domains.
• Work with business teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, needs, or process gaps that would be addressed via proposed applications.
• Engage with IT systems architects, database administrators, and cyber security team to meet the back-end functionality demands of the application.
• Partner with graphic artists, user interface designers and front-end engineers to create the front-end interface of the application and optimize user experience.
• Liaise with other technology and development teams as needed to coordinate on the integration of applications with the larger company software ecosystem.
• Participate in periodic development meetings to align development priorities and objectives, assign tasks, and share experiences and challenges with applications under development.

Skills

Python Programming

Azure Databricks

Spark

Polars

Pandas

Fixed Income data

Equities reference data

ETL/ELT

Azure Data Factory

Azure Event Hub

Dev Ops

Resiliency Management

APIs

Micro services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

SMBC Group in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Vice President to lead data platform development, starting with a reference data system for securities and pricing data. You will collaborate with business teams, product managers, and IT to define requirements and deliver robust data solutions.

The role involves partnering with database, cyber security, and front-end teams to create integrated applications and optimize user experience, with hybrid remote work allowed.