IAM IGA Data Engineer, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for State Street cyber architecture & engineering is looking for for a Data Engineer to design and implement data models across relational, graph, and lakehouse systems using AWS RDS, AWS Neptune, and Databricks. This role will also contribute to AI enablement by building GraphRAG (Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines that power intelligent search and LLM-based applications. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and AI teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. What you will be responsible for Data Modeling Design relational schemas in AWS RDS and graph models in AWS Neptune/Neo4J. Develop warehouse/lakehouse schemas in Databricks Delta Lake for analytics and ML. GraphRAG Enablement Implement graph-based retrieval and integrate with vector search for AI use cases. Generate embeddings and manage hybrid retrieval pipelines (graph + vector). Data Pipelines Build ETL/ELT workflows using Databricks (PySpark), Airflow, or AWS Glue. Ensure data quality, consistency, and freshness across systems. Performance & Optimization Tune queries and optimize storage for Neptune, RDS, and Delta Lake. Collaboration Work with data scientists and AI engineers to support knowledge graph and RAG workflows. Document data models and maintain governance standards. What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Strong communication skills to promote critical wins and new behaviors throughout the organization proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Self-starter with a keen sense of ownership and commitment to work, and passion for delivering results. Education & Preferred Qualifications Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or engineering. 7–10 years of experience in data analysis, data model design, and implementation to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions in a fast-paced environment. Manage/mentor team members, and provide training as required. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Very strong practical experience in implementing large mature incident and change management processes Team player, Ethical, Self-driven and self-motivated, goal and results oriented. Experience in building, managing diverse geographically located teams and championing customer satisfaction. Experience in support or implementation of IAM products. Experience in implementing SDLC engagements projects, that must include activities such as requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and application support. Required Skills. 3–5 years of experience in data engineering or similar roles. Strong SQL and schema design for AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL). Hands-on experience with AWS Neptune (Gremlin/SPARQL) and graph modeling. Proficiency in Databricks, PySpark, and Delta Lake. Familiarity with GraphRAG concepts, embeddings, and vector search. Programming in Python for data pipelines and API integration. Additional Preferred Experience Experience with LangChain or LlamaIndex for RAG workflows. Knowledge of graph algorithms, entity linking, and semantic search. Exposure to OpenSearch, FAISS, or Databricks Vector Search. AWS/Databricks certifications are a plus. Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit. Why this role is important to us Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation. We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company. Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry. Salary Range: $100,000 - $167,500 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ. Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans. 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We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement