Big Data Engineer
Job Title:
Big Data Engineer The Retail Distribution Analytics (RDA) team's mission is to dramatically transform Client's current retail distribution strategy and performance around the globe, by enabling the sales team to deepen and expand their relationships with Financial Advisors & Home Offices by leveraging data to provide thoughtful analytics and by delivering cutting edge technology tools & applications to the sales force.
The team currently consists of 50 people primarily located in New York, Princeton and San Francisco.
We are seeking a talented programmer/analyst with strong data management and ETL development skills to join our team.
The candidate will work on all aspects of the data management process including the acquisition, onboarding, attribution, and reporting of newly acquired data sets.
Opportunities to migrate existing data acquisition and onboarding processes to new / strategic sources and protocols will also be a priority.
The work is expected to combine some project management and basic reporting in support of the team's overall goals to provide high-quality data that supports analytics and the sales process in a timely fashion.
Top technical / programming skills - in particular SQL, Python, Hadoop, Java and Excel - are a must.
Given the highly execution-focused nature of the work, the ideal candidate will roll up their sleeves to ensure that their projects meet deadlines and will always look for ways to optimize processes in future cycles.
Experience in project management and laying out and communicating a project schedule are also important.
Drive the onboarding and attribution of newly acquired data sets in to our database environment; manage all aspects of the loading process; monitor attribution throughout the process and identify ways to optimize the process each cycle Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies by finding the root cause of issues; work with partners across various cross-functional teams to prevent future occurrences Proactively look for opportunities to optimize the data loading structure and develop new approaches to improve the onboarding and integrity of the data Provide basic reporting and respond to inquiries asking for insights about the data sets from senior stakeholders, in a timely fashion Maintain a project management tracker and assist with the communication of the team's status and deliverables on a regular basis Skills:
Bachelor's Degree, preference for Economics, Finance, or Computer Science or related fields preferred 4-9 years of experience developing in the HortonWorks Hadoop stack.
Python, Hadoop, pySpark using Apache Spark, SQL Server SQL; Sybase 1-4 years of experience in the financial services sector, preferably at a top-tier asset manager, investment bank, or management consulting in a data-driven role, or at a technology firm Strong cross-functional experience in data management, onboarding and attribution of large data sets Ability to interpret data to help in strategic decision making Demonstrable problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking Track record of strong performance History of effective multi-tasking (manage long complex projects alongside urgent high-priority tasks), expectation setting, escalation of issues, where appropriate Experience with financial markets, working knowledge of the asset management and/or financial services industry, preferred Solid proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; expert Excel skills Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas both in writing and verbally; to senior management as well as outside audiences Experience in working on long-term projects and iterative development cycles where constant improvement is expected Exceptional project management skills with attention to detail Collegial orientation; relationship-builder who is solutions-oriented Comfortable interacting with all levels of management Able to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in his/her work product Professional, positive demeanor Collaborative, team-oriented, service-oriented Strong interest / curiosity about asset management industry Keywords:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree, preference for Economics, Finance, or Computer Science or related fields preferred Skills and
Experience:
Required Skills:
MULTITASKING ASSET MANAGEMENT PROBLEM-SOLVING DATA MANAGEMENT MICROSOFT EXCEL Additional Skills:
DATA ACQUISITION DATABASE APACHE SPARK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ENGINEER EXCEL FINANCIAL SERVICES HADOOP JAVA MICROSOFT OFFICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PYSPARK PYTHON QUANTITATIVE SQL SQL SERVER SYBASE DATABASES ETL FINANCE FINANCIAL MARKETS MS SQL SERVER RETAIL RETAIL DISTRIBUTION RETAIL MARKETING SALES TEAM #indny Princeton Information is one of the nation's top five privately-held IT consulting firms, in business since 1985.
Princeton Information services a clientele of primarily Fortune 500 companies nationwide.
With annual revenues over $120 million, Princeton Information operates across the US from multiple regional offices.
Our Commitment to Our Consultants As a privately held company, Princeton Information is solely committed to the success of clients and consultants - not to any shareholders.
PI's success is grounded in the relationships we build with our consultants.
We seek the best people; provide career path counseling; as well as the most challenging opportunities in business and in IT.
As part of its culture of loyalty and commitment to its consultants, Princeton Information is committed to doing all we can to ensure our consultants have the best possible search, placement and work experience possible.
Our Services Working with one Princeton Recruiter will gain you access to over 500 open requirements with the top clients in the US across all industries (finance, insurance, pharmaceutical, commercial, telecom, media, manufacturing) nationwide.
Our local recruiters have in-depth knowledge of our clients and opportunities.
They will work with you to find you the best possible opportunities for you and your career.
Our Relationships Our relationships with our clients, as well as our consultants, are critical to our success! We have a robust sales organization that ensures that Princeton has the inside track on what attributes a person needs in order to be successfully placed and engaged at our clients.
We know the technical and non-technical skills that our clients are looking for and we ensure that you are educated about the client prior to your interview with them.
Princeton is committed to going above and beyond to ensure that each meeting you have with a client is a successful one!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Big Data Engineer The Retail Distribution Analytics (RDA) team's mission is to dramatically transform Client's current retail distribution strategy and performance around the globe, by enabling the sales team to deepen and expand their relationships with Financial Advisors & Home Offices by leveraging data to provide thoughtful analytics and by delivering cutting edge technology tools & applications to the sales force.
The team currently consists of 50 people primarily located in New York, Princeton and San Francisco.
We are seeking a talented programmer/analyst with strong data management and ETL development skills to join our team.
The candidate will work on all aspects of the data management process including the acquisition, onboarding, attribution, and reporting of newly acquired data sets.
Opportunities to migrate existing data acquisition and onboarding processes to new / strategic sources and protocols will also be a priority.
The work is expected to combine some project management and basic reporting in support of the team's overall goals to provide high-quality data that supports analytics and the sales process in a timely fashion.
Top technical / programming skills - in particular SQL, Python, Hadoop, Java and Excel - are a must.
Given the highly execution-focused nature of the work, the ideal candidate will roll up their sleeves to ensure that their projects meet deadlines and will always look for ways to optimize processes in future cycles.
Experience in project management and laying out and communicating a project schedule are also important.
Drive the onboarding and attribution of newly acquired data sets in to our database environment; manage all aspects of the loading process; monitor attribution throughout the process and identify ways to optimize the process each cycle Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies by finding the root cause of issues; work with partners across various cross-functional teams to prevent future occurrences Proactively look for opportunities to optimize the data loading structure and develop new approaches to improve the onboarding and integrity of the data Provide basic reporting and respond to inquiries asking for insights about the data sets from senior stakeholders, in a timely fashion Maintain a project management tracker and assist with the communication of the team's status and deliverables on a regular basis Skills:
Bachelor's Degree, preference for Economics, Finance, or Computer Science or related fields preferred 4-9 years of experience developing in the HortonWorks Hadoop stack.
Python, Hadoop, pySpark using Apache Spark, SQL Server SQL; Sybase 1-4 years of experience in the financial services sector, preferably at a top-tier asset manager, investment bank, or management consulting in a data-driven role, or at a technology firm Strong cross-functional experience in data management, onboarding and attribution of large data sets Ability to interpret data to help in strategic decision making Demonstrable problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking Track record of strong performance History of effective multi-tasking (manage long complex projects alongside urgent high-priority tasks), expectation setting, escalation of issues, where appropriate Experience with financial markets, working knowledge of the asset management and/or financial services industry, preferred Solid proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; expert Excel skills Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas both in writing and verbally; to senior management as well as outside audiences Experience in working on long-term projects and iterative development cycles where constant improvement is expected Exceptional project management skills with attention to detail Collegial orientation; relationship-builder who is solutions-oriented Comfortable interacting with all levels of management Able to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in his/her work product Professional, positive demeanor Collaborative, team-oriented, service-oriented Strong interest / curiosity about asset management industry Keywords:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree, preference for Economics, Finance, or Computer Science or related fields preferred Skills and
Experience:
Required Skills:
MULTITASKING ASSET MANAGEMENT PROBLEM-SOLVING DATA MANAGEMENT MICROSOFT EXCEL Additional Skills:
DATA ACQUISITION DATABASE APACHE SPARK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ENGINEER EXCEL FINANCIAL SERVICES HADOOP JAVA MICROSOFT OFFICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PYSPARK PYTHON QUANTITATIVE SQL SQL SERVER SYBASE DATABASES ETL FINANCE FINANCIAL MARKETS MS SQL SERVER RETAIL RETAIL DISTRIBUTION RETAIL MARKETING SALES TEAM #indny Princeton Information is one of the nation's top five privately-held IT consulting firms, in business since 1985.
Princeton Information services a clientele of primarily Fortune 500 companies nationwide.
With annual revenues over $120 million, Princeton Information operates across the US from multiple regional offices.
Our Commitment to Our Consultants As a privately held company, Princeton Information is solely committed to the success of clients and consultants - not to any shareholders.
PI's success is grounded in the relationships we build with our consultants.
We seek the best people; provide career path counseling; as well as the most challenging opportunities in business and in IT.
As part of its culture of loyalty and commitment to its consultants, Princeton Information is committed to doing all we can to ensure our consultants have the best possible search, placement and work experience possible.
Our Services Working with one Princeton Recruiter will gain you access to over 500 open requirements with the top clients in the US across all industries (finance, insurance, pharmaceutical, commercial, telecom, media, manufacturing) nationwide.
Our local recruiters have in-depth knowledge of our clients and opportunities.
They will work with you to find you the best possible opportunities for you and your career.
Our Relationships Our relationships with our clients, as well as our consultants, are critical to our success! We have a robust sales organization that ensures that Princeton has the inside track on what attributes a person needs in order to be successfully placed and engaged at our clients.
We know the technical and non-technical skills that our clients are looking for and we ensure that you are educated about the client prior to your interview with them.
Princeton is committed to going above and beyond to ensure that each meeting you have with a client is a successful one!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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