Data Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Data Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY .

Job Responsibilities:

• Our client is looking for experienced Data Engineer with excellent knowledge of database and python for its Data Quality(DQ) and Client Confidentiality platform.
• The candidate will be working on design and development of our next generation applications in the above mentioned areas.
• Also the candidate will work with users to help onboard them on to the platform.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python with experience developing production-grade data processing pipelines.
• In-depth knowledge of database concepts, SQL queries, and stored procedures.
• Snowflake and Azure experience is required
• Familiarity with various databases such as DB2, Greenplum, PostgreSQL, KDB, and SingleStore. Not all are required but should have knowledge of at least one or two.
• Expertise in Artifactory, Pandas, NumPy and object-oriented programming in Python.
• Strong data analytics skills and ability to identify data issues easily.
• Working knowledge of Unix and handling files in various formats like CSV and JSON.
• Experience with handling messages on Kafka.
• Knowledge of Git repositories, Jira tracking, and job scheduling tools like Autosys.
• Proficiency in writing unit tests (e.g., using pytest).
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Finance data domain knowledge is preferred.
• Working in some Data Quality related infrastructure

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of anomaly detection algorithms and techniques, particularly isolation forest, clustering, time series analysis, and pattern mining
• Understanding of model performance monitoring, model debugging, and logging systems
• Some experience with containerization and deployment of ML services in enterprise environments

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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