Data Engineer II
About The Position
Trepp’s Data Platform Team is responsible for the distributed systems and datalake architectures that power our entire product suite. As a member of the Data Platform Team, you will focus on building robust foundations and scalable frameworks that empower our developers and ensure platform stability. Beyond infrastructure, you will play a key role in building and maintaining reliable, high-quality data products that serve as the backbone for business-critical insights. Trepp owns the end-to-end data lifecycle—from ingestion frameworks to observability stacks—allowing Trepp to scale effectively in a data-driven market. The company is looking for a code-first Data Engineer to join its NYC office and help transform complex data requirements into elegant, automated solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in data or software engineering. Relevant internships, research assistantships, or significant academic projects are highly valued as part of this experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python (preferred), Java, or Scala, with an emphasis on writing clean, testable code.
- Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts and data modeling.
- Familiarity with Git workflows, SDLC, and basic CI/CD principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain the "why" behind your technical decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AWS services (S3, Lambda, EMR, or Glue).
- Hands-on experience or academic exposure to Apache Spark.
- Interest or experience with LLMs and AI-driven data workflows.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior engineers to build, maintain, and scale our core data ingestion and pipeline frameworks.
- Dive deep into our platform’s design to contribute meaningfully to technical discussions and high-impact project implementations.
- Translate complex technical requirements into clean, testable, and scalable Python code and data workflows.
- Participate in "Proof of Concept" (PoC) initiatives to test-drive new open-source tools and cutting-edge methodologies.
- Champion engineering best practices—like robust unit testing and thorough documentation—to keep the platform rock-solid as we grow.
Benefits
- Base + target bonus compensation structure
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401K (with employer match)
- Life insurance, long term disability, short term disability all covered by the company
- Flexible paid time off (PTO)
- Sixteen (16) weeks paid primary caregiver leave (Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
- Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
- Wellness subsidy
- Pet insurance
- Laptop + WFH equipment
- Career progression plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefit with company subsidy (For NYC-office based employees only)
- Fun company events and volunteering opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
