Job Title: Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect – Capital MarketsLocation: San Diego, CADomain: Financial Services – Capital Markets / Trading SystemsRequired Qualifications:· 7–12+ years of experience in data engineering, backend engineering, or distributed systems· Strong programming expertise in Python, Scala, and/or Java· Advanced SQL skills and hands on experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Apache Flink· Extensive experience with streaming platforms including Kafka, Kinesis, or Pulsar· Hands on experience with data lake and data warehouse technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or similar platforms· Proven experience building real time or near real time data pipelines· Strong understanding of data modeling, distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization. Preferred Qualifications· Experience in Wealth Management or Capital Markets trading systems· Familiarity with OMS/EMS platforms such as Charles River Development (CRD), Aladdin, FIS, or similar systems· Strong knowledge of market data across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and other asset classes· Understanding of the trade lifecycle, including order capture, execution, allocation, clearing, and post trade processing· Experience with cloud native data platforms on AWS, Azure, or GCP· Exposure to real time analytics, risk management systems, and regulatory reporting platforms.