Sr Data Engineer

job summary:
This is a newly created position within our strategy team. Over the past several years, we've built a robust foundation and reached a solid level of maturity with our fraud prevention program. However, we're now entering a new phase where business demand is increasing significantly, and we're expanding into new product offerings.

The most significant initiative is the introduction of a debit card product. While we are not becoming a bank, we will work with payment processors and other financial partners. This introduces new fraud typologies and risks that are largely unfamiliar today, making it a critical area of focus.

The primary objective of this role is to help define and execute the strategic roadmap for our future-state fraud prevention platform. This individual will play a key role in preparing our technology and processes to support the new debit card offering while also addressing the growing needs of our current fraud platform. They will collaborate closely with other fraud teams and business partners to develop and implement a long-term strategy that positions the organization for future growth.

 
location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $75.03 - 80.03 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• This is a newly created position within our strategy team. Over the past several years, we've built a robust foundation and reached a solid level of maturity with our fraud prevention program. However, we're now entering a new phase where business demand is increasing significantly, and we're expanding into new product offerings.
• The most significant initiative is the introduction of a debit card product. While we are not becoming a bank, we will work with payment processors and other financial partners. This introduces new fraud typologies and risks that are largely unfamiliar today, making it a critical area of focus.
• The primary objective of this role is to help define and execute the strategic roadmap for our future-state fraud prevention platform. This individual will play a key role in preparing our technology and processes to support the new debit card offering while also addressing the growing needs of our current fraud platform. They will collaborate closely with other fraud teams and business partners to develop and implement a long-term strategy that positions the organization for future growth.

qualifications:
Ideal Candidate Profile

From an experience standpoint, our highest priority is someone with a Robust background in banking, payments, or a closely related financial services environment. While direct fraud prevention experience would certainly be valuable, it is not a strict requirement. More importantly, we're looking for a highly experienced industry professional who can drive technology strategy and bring best practices to the organization.

Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence is a significant plus, as both are becoming increasingly central to modern fraud prevention. Our technology environment is primarily AWS-based with JavaScript, but we're less concerned with a specific programming language. We expect a candidate at this level to be comfortable working across mainstream technologies and focused more on architectural strategy than hands-on development.

Hiring Approach

The preference is for this to be a contract-to-hire opportunity. We recognize that can be challenging at this level, but leadership is open to hiring an exceptional candidate directly if the right person is identified. Ultimately, we are looking for candidates who would be robust enough to justify a permanent hire.

rom the staffing perspective, our contract provides flexibility. If a contractor proves to be an outstanding fit, Client has the option to convert them to a full-time employee before the end of the contract. This "try before you buy" approach gives both the hiring manager and the candidate an opportunity to ensure it's the right long-term fit.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.