Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer – Financial MarketsShe Recruits is partnering with a leading financial technology organization seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help build and optimize the data platforms that power investment decisions for financial institutions around the world.This is an opportunity to work on large-scale financial data platforms while partnering with engineers, product leaders, and financial experts to develop innovative solutions for acquiring, processing, validating, and delivering mission-critical market data.If you're passionate about Python, data engineering, ETL pipelines, automation, financial markets, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to connect with you.Why You'll Love This OpportunityBase salary $110,000–$190,000+Annual performance bonusSign-on bonusRelocation assistanceWork with cutting-edge financial data technologiesHighly collaborative engineering environmentOpportunity to influence enterprise-scale data platformsExcellent career growth and advancement opportunitiesPosition HighlightsDesign and build scalable financial data platformsDevelop high-volume ETL pipelinesEngineer solutions for structured and unstructured financial dataCollaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Data Architecture teamsImprove automation, monitoring, and data qualityContribute to next-generation financial data products used by institutional investorsKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and optimize scalable ETL pipelines using PythonBuild automated workflows for ingesting, validating, transforming, and distributing financial market dataDesign data models supporting analytics and reportingImprove monitoring, alerting, and data quality processesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise data solutionsSupport structured and unstructured data processingIdentify opportunities to improve automation using Machine Learning and AIDrive continuous improvements across financial data operationsEnsure best practices for data governance, security, and performanceQualificationsRequired3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Financial Services, FinTech, Financial Market Data, Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data QualityStrong Python programming experience in production environmentsExperience building and supporting high-volume ETL pipelinesStrong SQL skillsExperience with data modeling and data governanceExperience processing structured and unstructured data, including: JSON, CSV, HTML, PDF, XBRLExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or another STEM disciplineExperience with financial market data or investment data platformsMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceNatural Language Processing (NLP)Database architectureCapital markets technologyFinancial exchanges or market data vendorsCFA designation or progress toward CFA certificationIdeal BackgroundSuccessful candidates often come from organizations specializing in:Financial ServicesInvestment BankingCapital MarketsFinTechMarket Data PlatformsEnterprise Data EngineeringIdeal previous titles include:Senior Data EngineerData EngineerMarket Data EngineerFinancial Data EngineerData ArchitectETL DeveloperData Platform EngineerFinancial Technology EngineerPython DeveloperQuantitative Data EngineerCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary: $110,000–$190,000+Annual performance bonusSign-on bonusRelocation assistanceMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous Paid Time OffCareer development and advancement opportunitiesExposure to cutting-edge financial technology and enterprise data platformsAbout Princeton, New JerseyPrinceton offers the perfect blend of innovation, history, and quality of life. Known for its world-renowned academic community and thriving technology and financial sectors, the area provides easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia while offering excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and an exceptional quality of life.About She RecruitsShe Recruits specializes in connecting exceptional technology professionals with industry-leading organizations across the country. We partner with employers committed to innovation, career growth, and building high-performing teams while helping professionals find opportunities where they can make a lasting impact.Ready to Learn More?If you're a Senior Data Engineer with strong Python development skills and experience building enterprise data platforms in Financial Services or FinTech, we'd love to connect.Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity in Princeton, New Jersey.