Data Engineer (Market Data)

RAPS Consulting Inc

  • Newark, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Apache Kafkaunmatched
    • Apache Sparkunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Bond Marketunmatched
    • Capital Marketsunmatched
    • Cataloguingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
    • Continuous Integrationunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Data Modelingunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Data Storageunmatched
    • Data Warehousingunmatched
    • Database Designunmatched
    • Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL)unmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Derivativesunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
    • Fixed Income Investmentsunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Investment Managementunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Portfolio Analysisunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
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    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • SQL Databasesunmatched
    • Scala Programming Languageunmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Security Monitoringunmatched
    • Structured Dataunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
    • Unstructured Dataunmatched

    Description


    Job Title: Data Engineer (Market Data)
    Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid 2 to 3 days onsite per week)
    Duration: 12 24 Months

    Domain Investment Banking


    Role Summary
    We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong expertise in Market Data to support Fixed Income / Asset Management platform. The role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, integrating external market data sources like Bloomberg and Reuters, and ensuring high-quality data for trading, risk, and analytics systems.
    You will work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and technology teams to deliver robust data solutions supporting investment decision-making.

    Key Responsibilities
    Data Engineering & Pipeline Development
    • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes for market and reference data
    • Ingest data from external vendors such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv (Reuters), Aladdin, etc.
    • Handle structured and unstructured data (APIs, flat files, streaming feeds)
    Market Data Management
    • Manage security master, pricing, and reference data across asset classes (Fixed Income, Derivatives, etc.)
    • Ensure data quality, validation, and reconciliation across multiple data sources
    • Monitor and troubleshoot data discrepancies impacting downstream systems
    Data Architecture & Modeling
    • Develop data models, schemas, and data warehouses/lakehouses
    • Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and scalability
    • Implement data lineage, cataloging, and governance frameworks
    Collaboration & Business Alignment
    • Work with trading desks, risk teams, and portfolio managers to understand data needs
    • Support analytics, reporting, and regulatory requirements
    • Partner with cross-functional teams in Agile environments

    Required Skills & Experience
    Core Technical Skills
    • Strong experience in Python / Java / Scala
    • Advanced SQL and database design skills
    • Hands-on experience with:
      • Data Warehousing / Data Lakes
      • ETL tools & frameworks
      • APIs & data ingestion pipelines
    Market Data Expertise (MUST HAVE)
    • Strong experience with:
      • Bloomberg (B-Pipe, APIs, Terminal)
      • Reuters / Refinitiv Eikon / Elektron
    • Deep understanding of:
      • Fixed Income instruments (Bonds, MBS, ABS, Derivatives)
      • Pricing, yields, curves, and market conventions
    Big Data & Cloud (Preferred)
    • Apache Spark / Kafka
    • AWS / Azure / GCP
    • Data Lake / Lakehouse architectures
    Other Requirements
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Experience working in Investment Management / Capital Markets domain
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

    Nice to Have
    • Experience with Aladdin or similar OMS platforms
    • Knowledge of data governance tools (e.g., Purview)
    • Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines

    Education
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewark, NJ

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