Data Engineer

Data Engineer Qode San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Data model design Data lake Data modeling projects SQL Distributed computing Real-time data processing implementation Database software proficiency Full Job Description This role focuses on enabling front-office, advisor, and trading operations through low-latency data pipelines, scalable architectures, and governed data platforms. You will work closely with trading desks, portfolio management, and digital platforms to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-throughput data solutions. Key Responsibilities Trading Data Platform Engineering

• Design and build real-time and batch data pipelines supporting trading workflows (orders, executions, positions, market data)
• Develop low-latency data processing systems for near real-time decisioning
• Build scalable data architectures for high-volume transaction data
• Enable event-driven architectures using streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) Wealth Management & Trading Integration
• Integrate with trading platforms (OMS/EMS), portfolio systems, and advisor platforms
• Support use cases such as:
• Trade lifecycle tracking (order execution settlement)
• Portfolio performance and analytics
• Advisor dashboards and client reporting
• Ensure data consistency across front-, middle-, and back-office systems Data Engineering & Architecture
• Build and manage data lakes / lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake, Iceberg, etc.)
• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines using modern frameworks
• Design data models optimized for trading and analytics workloads
• Implement API-driven data access layers for downstream consumption Performance, Scalability & Reliability
• Optimize pipelines for low latency, high throughput, and fault tolerance
• Implement data quality, reconciliation, and observability frameworks
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for critical trading data systems Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Implement data governance, lineage, and auditability
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA, etc.)
• Enable data security, entitlements, and access controls
• Support trade surveillance and reporting requirements Collaboration & Delivery
• Partner with trading desks, product teams, and architects to translate requirements into scalable data solutions
• Work closely with AI/analytics teams to enable downstream insights and models
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to data engineering best practices Required Qualifications
• 7-12+ years of experience in data engineering or backend engineering
• Strong expertise in:
• Python / Scala / Java
• SQL and distributed data processing (Spark, Flink, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Pulsar)
• Data lake / warehouse technologies (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift)
• Experience building real-time or near real-time data pipelines
• Strong understanding of data modeling and large-scale distributed systems Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Wealth Management or Capital Markets trading systems
• Familiarity with OMS/EMS platforms (e.g., Charles River Development, Aladdin, FIS)
• Knowledge of market data (equities, fixed income, derivatives) and trade lifecycle / post-trade processing
• Experience with cloud-native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to real-time analytics and risk systems