Director, Data Engineer
About The Position
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Data Platform Engineer & Architect to join our Wealth Services Data team. This role is located in Jersey City. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Architect streaming data ingestion and integration with downstream systems Implement AI-driven complex event management orchestrator to optimize processing of tens of millions of data streams and micro-batches Develop AI-enabled compute engine APIS and data serving semantic layer Deliver scalable cloud data services and APIs with sub-second response times over petabytes of data Implement a data quality monitoring framework Develop a unified alerting and monitoring framework supporting data pipelines and compute for hundreds institutional clients Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and clearly communicate complex database/architecture concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Lead cross-platform, data-driven application design, development, and documentation; deliver performant, well-tested frontend and backend code. Elevate quality through code/data pipeline reviews, strong database design and integrity, and balanced tech debt—leveraging full ‑ stack skills with security, relational DB, and architecture fundamentals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in data engineering and application development
- At least 6-12 years working with cloud-based data technology such as Snowflake or Databricks
- Strong understanding of database fundamentals, including data modeling, advanced SQL development and optimization, ELT/ETL processes and DBT.
- 7+ years of Python programming focused on data processing and distributed systems
- Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills
- Continuous desire to expand knowledge, adopt new technologies, and champion best practices within the team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Java, Oracle, Kafka, MS SQL Server, Druid, Qlik/Golden Gate CDC, Visualization frameworks like Dash and Power BI is a plus
- Exposure to AI based advance techniques and tools
Responsibilities
- Architect streaming data ingestion and integration with downstream systems
- Implement AI-driven complex event management orchestrator to optimize processing of tens of millions of data streams and micro-batches
- Develop AI-enabled compute engine APIS and data serving semantic layer
- Deliver scalable cloud data services and APIs with sub-second response times over petabytes of data
- Implement a data quality monitoring framework
- Develop a unified alerting and monitoring framework supporting data pipelines and compute for hundreds institutional clients
- Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and clearly communicate complex database/architecture concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Lead cross-platform, data-driven application design, development, and documentation; deliver performant, well-tested frontend and backend code.
- Elevate quality through code/data pipeline reviews, strong database design and integrity, and balanced tech debt—leveraging full ‑ stack skills with security, relational DB, and architecture fundamentals.
Benefits
- BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
- We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
- Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
