Lead Developer, Data, Wealth Tech Platforms - Chicago, IL
About The Position
Savant is hiring a Lead Developer – Data to help turn a fragmented ecosystem of systems into a single, trusted platform—one that supports scale, enables AI, and fundamentally improves the advisor experience. This role is about taking something messy and complex and building data infrastructure that actually works. Behind the scenes, wealth management is weighed down by a problem every advisor knows too well: too many tools, too much friction, and not enough time spent with clients. Advisors are forced to navigate dozens of systems just to do their jobs—and that complexity compounds as the firm grows. We’re building a unified advisor platform that brings client data, portfolio insights, tax planning, compliance, and AI‑powered intelligence into one place. This is not a proof of concept or a side project. It’s a core platform, directly tied to Savant’s long‑term growth strategy—and the data foundation you build will be part of it from day one. If you’re an experienced data engineer who wants to build real systems, see your work used in the real world, and help shape how an organization operates at scale, this is a role where you can truly leave your mark. As our Lead Developer – Data, you’ll own the design, build, and reliability of enterprise‑grade data pipelines that connect Savant’s wealth technology ecosystem into our Microsoft Azure / Fabric data platform—fueling analytics, advisor dashboards, and AI use cases at scale. This is a hands‑on, senior role for someone who can step in, make architectural decisions, and execute with confidence. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, AI enablement, and real business impact.
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands‑on data engineering experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Deep Microsoft Azure experience (required — not AWS‑only, not GCP‑only)
- Proven experience building production data pipelines that integrate complex enterprise platforms — ideally across tools like Tamarac, eMoney, Salesforce FSC, tax planning software, and AI notetaking tools (plus other vendor and internal feeds)
- Strong SQL & Python skills (Spark / PySpark experience highly valued)
- Experience with RAG, Prompt engineering, Multi-agent architectures, Memory patterns, Re-ranking, Semantic search / vector retrieval, Context augmentation, Human-in-the-loop patterns, Workflow routing or model routing, Chunking strategies for retrieval pipelines.
- Experience with Agentic Frameworks like CrewAI, Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph
- Real, production experience building and supporting data pipelines end‑to-end in Microsoft Fabric
- 1.5–2+ years of applied AI / advanced analytics engineering
Nice To Haves
- Wealth management or financial services data experience
Responsibilities
- Production data pipelines integrating wealth platforms (Tamarac, eMoney, Salesforce FSC, tax tools, AI notetaking tools, and more)
- API‑based and file-based ingestion patterns (REST, SFTP, vendor extracts, near‑real‑time feeds)
- Curated, analytics-ready datasets (dimensional and/or Data Vault-style)
- Data quality, reconciliation, monitoring, SLAs, and alerting
- Secure, compliant data movement and governance (lineage, access controls, retention)
- Preparing structured and unstructured data to support: AI & ML initiatives, Vectorized content pipelines, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows
Benefits
- Benefit Eligibility on Day One: Enjoy immediate access to a robust benefits package starting on your first day of employment.
- Choice of Medical Plans: Select from two medical plans tailored to fit your needs.
- Health & Wellness Accounts: Opt for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses.
- Flexible Dental Coverage: Choose between two dental plan options for optimal oral health.
- Vision Insurance: Keep your eyes healthy with our vision insurance plan.
- Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance: Feel secure with fully covered basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits.
- Company-Paid Disability Coverage: Rest easy knowing you’re covered with both short-term and long-term disability plans.
- 401(k) with Company Match: Invest in your future with both Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans, featuring a per pay period company match.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from PTO that increases with your years of service, at least 11 paid holidays each year, a paid day each year for your Savantiversary, and enjoy shorter work weeks with our Summer Hours.
- Additional Leave and Time Off Benefits: Personal leave, parental leave, professional development paid time, and bereavement pay are just a few examples of how you will be supported with time off and other benefits during life's most critical moments
- Dress Code: Enjoy a “Dress for Your Day” approach to your style. We offer wardrobe flexibility based on office culture, client expectations, and your daily schedule.
- Employee Recognition: Enjoy monetary awards through our recognition program.
- Team Incentive Plans: Participate in our team incentive plan for additional earning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access support through our Employee Assistance Program whenever you need it.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of various discount programs for additional savings.
- Wellness Reimbursements: Get reimbursed for gym memberships and other wellness programs to stay fit and healthy.
- Additional Perks: Get reimbursed for your warehouse club memberships and receive an allowance for Savant Swag.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
