Role: Principal Data Engineer

Role Summary

State Street Investment Management is seeking a Principal Data Engineer with expertise in Data Architecture, Databricks, AWS, Python, and Spark to lead the design and delivery of scalable cloud data platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering with architectural leadership, driving enterprise data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and investment management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and govern cloud data architecture and engineering standards.
• Design and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, Spark, and Databricks.
• Lead data modeling, data warehousing, and Lakehouse architecture initiatives.
• Ensure data quality, performance, security, and platform reliability.
• Drive cloud modernization, automation, and CI/CD best practices.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across projects.

Required Experience

• 8–11 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or related roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong expertise in AWS, Databricks, Python, Spark, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience leading solution design, architecture discussions, and technical delivery.
• Financial Services or Asset Management experience preferred.

Must‑Have Skills

• Data Architecture & Solution Design
• Python
• Apache Spark
• Databricks on AWS
• SQL
• Data Warehousing / Lakehouse Architecture
• Cloud Data Engineering
• CI/CD & DevOps Practices
• Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Management

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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