Senior Backend Engineer (Big Data)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record in leadership
• 3+ years of hands-on development experience in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or SQL
• 2+ years of experience in developing REST/web services and writing complex SQL queries for relational databases
• 3+ years of experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Presto
• Proven experience with AWS services, including EMR (Hive/Presto), ECS, Lambda, and S3
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools like Jenkins and CloudFormation
• Working knowledge of scripting languages, including Unix Shell or Python
• Experience with LLM-based coding tools, maintaining a disciplined approach to validating outputs

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their application in software development
• Previous exposure to financial services or analytics platforms
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is a plus
• 10+ years of total software development experience, with substantial exposure to leadership roles

Join our innovative team as a Senior Backend Engineer (Big Data), where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial analytics. In this position, you'll develop robust backend systems for a platform dedicated to monitoring U.S. market integrity, leveraging one of the largest financial regulatory datasets in the cloud. This is a unique greenfield architecture opportunity that offers a healthy work-life balance. We are looking for a passionate engineer who excels in crafting high-quality code, solving complex challenges, and driving technical innovation while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.