Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience 7+ years of experience in data modeling, Python, Java, Spark, and Big Data frameworks Strong proficiency in Python and Java Spark with knowledge of core Spark concepts (RDDs, Dataframes, Spark Streaming, etc.) Hands-on experience with Hadoop, Spark Proficiency in Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines Excellent problem-solving skills and strong mathematical and analytical mindset Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment Candidate must understand data architecture and data modeling concepts Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases is required Strong NoSQL knowledge is more important than SQL Candidate should clearly understand the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases AI exposure/understanding is required-This team currently uses Devin AI, GitHub Copilot, Cortex, Claude, and Gemini Strong critical thinking, communication, empathy, and soft skills are important for the role Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience Experience working in financial services, financial markets, risk management, and financial instruments Familiarity with market risk concepts, including VaR, Greeks, scenario analysis, and stress testing Any data modeling tool experience is acceptable; this team uses a proprietary data modeling tool Seeking a Data Modeler with expertise in big data processing, Python, Java, and Apache Spark, particularly within the finance domain. Job Duties Develop and optimize scalable Java Spark-based data pipelines for processing and analyzing large-scale financial data Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling, pricing, and regulatory compliance Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval using Big Data Implement best practices for Spark performance tuning, including partitioning, caching, and memory management Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling and regulatory compliance Maintain high code quality through testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins) Work on batch processing frameworks for Market risk analytics This team is transitioning from Sybase/SQL environment to Big Data platform Main focus is Big Data and Data Modeling Role is more data modeling focused than pure programming Python is more important than Java; some Java experience is required #CT1 **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**