W2 only || Data Engineer || Charlotte., NC

Experience: 5-7 Years

Client is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data-driven approach, grow, and plan for the future. As a result of this expansion, we are seeking experienced software Data engineers spread across Charlotte (N.C), Jersey City (N.J) and India, with 10+ years of relevant experience to support the design and development of a strategic data platform for clients Capital Markets and Nikko Securities Group.


Role Objectives

These roles will be part of the Data Strategy team spanning across client's Capital Markets and Nikko securities teams, Client's Americas Division's broker-dealer and swap-dealer entities.
These roles will be involved in the active development of the data platform in close coordination with the Client team, beginning with the establishment of a reference data system for securities and pricing data, and later moving to other data domains.
The consulting team will need to follow internal developments standards to contribute to the overall agenda of the Data Strategy team.
The implementation of this strategic platform on Client's Azure Cloud Platform will require solutions and know-how as listed in the qualifications below.


Qualifications and Skills
Full stack Python/PySpark developer
Proven experience as a Data Engineer with experience in Azure cloud.
Experience implementing solutions using -
Azure cloud services
Azure Data Factory
Azure Lake Gen 2
Azure Databases
Azure Data Fabric
API Gateway management
Azure Functions
Well versed with Azure Databricks
Strong SQL skills with RDMS or noSQL databases
Experience with developing API's using FastAPI or similar frameworks in Python
Familiarity with the DevOps lifecycle (git, Jenkins, etc.), CI/CD processes
Good understanding of ETL/ELT processes
Experience in financial services industry, financial instruments, asset classes and market data are a plus.