Patrick Javier

For our direct client near Norwalk, CT, we seek a Lead Data Product Engineer to build the foundation that makes data and AI products possible. In this role, you'll design and maintain the centralized datasets, pipelines, and integrations that connect modern AI-enabled and AI-first systems with the existing tools our business runs on. Partnering with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders, you'll identify gaps, establish trusted sources of truth, and simplify how data moves across the organization. You'll also be bringing engineering rigor to data and AI workflows through best practices in versioning, testing, observability, and deployment.  Key Responsibilities 

• Identify gaps in the current data ecosystem and chart a pragmatic path forward 

• Establish and maintain centralized, well-defined datasets as sources of truth 

• Map and document end-to-end data models, flows, and dependencies across systems, tools, and products 

• Build data pipelines using Python, SQL, and orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect) 

• Design and implement integrations between AI systems and existing systems 

• Support production AI workflows, ensuring reliability, scalability, and observability 

• Partner with stakeholders to standardize how data moves across the organization 

• Implement guardrails for data quality, consistency, and lineage 

• Introduce best practices around versioning, testing, deployment, and monitoring of production data and AI systems 

Skills and Qualifications 

• 5+ years of engineering experience focused on data systems and pipelines 

• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and orchestration tools 

• Experience designing scalable data platforms and turning fragmented data into reliable, centralized datasets, with strong system design and data modeling skills 

• Ability to design integrations across disparate systems (APIs, databases, third-party platforms) with a clear grasp of end-to-end data flows 

• Familiarity with data quality, lineage, and observability practices for building resilient production systems 

• Experience supporting AI/ML workflows in production 

• Ability to take end-to-end ownership, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders 

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Fully Remote (United States) About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to help build and scale a modern cloud-based data platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a growing data team with strong executive sponsorship and play a key role in replacing legacy reporting systems with a modern analytics ecosystem.

As a senior individual contributor, you'll help define the architecture, develop scalable data pipelines, and build reliable data models that power business intelligence, analytics, and future AI initiatives. You'll partner closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders while mentoring junior team members and helping establish best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Modern Data Platform Development

• Design and build scalable data models using dbt and Snowflake.
• Develop and maintain ELT pipelines using Fivetran and other modern ingestion tools.
• Partner with technical leadership on architecture, platform design, and engineering standards.
• Implement data quality testing, monitoring, documentation, and CI/CD practices.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Data Engineering & Analytics

• Build trusted datasets that support business intelligence, reporting, and analytics initiatives.
• Integrate data from multiple operational systems and external data sources.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams on deployment, infrastructure, and platform integrations.
• Support future automation and AI-driven data initiatives.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Work directly with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to prioritize and deliver high-value data products.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering or Data Platform development.
• At least 4 years working with modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, dbt, or comparable technologies.
• Strong experience designing and building production-ready data models and ELT pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of Snowflake, including architecture, performance optimization, and cost management.
• Experience with dbt, including modeling, testing, documentation, and CI/CD.
• Strong SQL expertise and Python programming skills.
• Experience with Git, version control, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience integrating data from relational and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB.
• Experience mentoring engineers or technical team members.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a senior individual contributor or technical lead on a data engineering team.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and engineering workflows.
• Experience with Tableau Cloud or other modern BI platforms.
• Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and documentation best practices.
• Experience building externally facing analytics or data products.

Why Join

• Build a modern cloud data platform from the ground up using today's leading technologies.
• Work with a collaborative, highly technical engineering team.
• High visibility and influence on platform architecture and long-term data strategy.
• Opportunity to contribute to future AI and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Fully remote position with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Salary: $170,000-175,000
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 

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Client Delivery, Addepar or Black Diamond Team Lead - Assistant Vice President -  Full Time - Hybrid About the Role We’re partnering with our client, a fast-growing fintech firm, on a Client Delivery, Team Lead Assistant Vice President who specializes in Addepar or Black Diamond. This role will oversee a team of client-facing reporting analysts and associates, coaching them through complex client issues, overseeing special projects and ensuring the team consistently delivers best-in-class service. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a dynamic, performance-driven, fast-paced environment, with deep knowledge of wealth management products and technology applications and the ability to develop talent in these areas. Responsibilities

• Lead a team and partner with senior management to prioritize individual and shared workloads, ensuring all projects are completed on time and to specification
• Oversee financial reporting and data aggregation activities, including analyzing and explaining portfolio performance results
• Conduct account-level reconciliation, including research and resolution of breaks, cancels, and corrections
• Analyze private equity and hedge fund statements for input into the reporting system
• Partner with clients and internal teams to resolve data issues
• Develop and strengthen client relationships through onboarding, account setup, training, day-to-day support, and issue management
• Maintain software configuration, new client setup, financial account/asset classification, and data feed management
• Create custom reports based on client-specific needs and liaise with vendor partners on enhancements and system/data issues
• Establish operational effectiveness through development and adoption of policies, procedures, and controls

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Addepar or Black Diamond required
• Experience managing a team;  providing feedback, coaching development, and escalating employee issues
• Experience with RIA/wealth management policies, procedures, and client service
• Experience working with wirehouses and/or custodians such as Pershing, Schwab, or Fidelity
• Excellent client relationship skills and the ability to foster and maintain effective partnerships
• Strong understanding of financial instruments
• Ability to think critically through complex performance reporting issues and best practices
• Well-organized and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy while maintaining an organized approach to responsibilities
• Comfortable with technology and able to learn new software quickly; strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills, with knowledge of database concepts and programming a plus

Compensation & Benefits This role offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Benefits include an employer-matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer-paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Employees in this role work in the office Monday–Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/