Data Engineer/Architect

Robert Half - Boston, MA

Full-time

Boston, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Systems Analyst / Architect role is a long-term contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on capturing and documenting business requirements, defining strategic interfaces, and evaluating third-party systems within the technology industry. The position aims to enhance the Alpha Data Platform's capabilities through collaboration with various teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Capture and document business requirements from various teams including product management, implementation, operations, and third-party vendors.
• Create diagrammatic representations of system and process flows to record crucial components.
• Define and deliver strategic interfaces that support the Alpha Data Platform software and services.
• Evaluate third-party systems and solutions to enhance Alpha Platform capabilities.
• Foster relationships across various teams to support the Alpha Platform Management team.
• Contribute to new strategic initiatives across the Alpha Platform Management team.
• Assist in client onboarding BUAT and CUAT process.
• Work on enhancing workflow data controls and monitoring capabilities from front to back.
• Execute test strategies and cases when necessary.
• Utilize SQL programming, Snowflake cloud concepts, and relational DB design to integrate systems and processes.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL programming and database design.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational database design.
• Experience with cloud technologies and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with JIRA and ability to perform ad hoc financial operations.
• Proven track record in troubleshooting and implementing solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of procedures and operations in systems architecture.
• Ability to create and manage detailed documentation.
• Experience in planning and implementing system architecture designs.
• Knowledge of trading operations and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with the 'About Time' software.
• Demonstrated skills in training and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to create detailed business requirement documents.
• Experience in competitor analysis and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with supplier management and specification procedures.