Cloud Data Architect-Director - San Francisco, United States - Cedent Consulting

Description

Title:
Cloud Data Architect-Director @ San Francisco, CA

Terms of Hire:
Full Time.

Salary:
$ Open K/ YR + Benefits.

Job descriptionYour role and impact:

As the Cloud Data Architect, you will lead the architecture and build-out of our data analytics platform components using cloud technologies, working closely with Quant and Data engineers to develop an industry leading platform that is used for quantitative research as well as in production system to drive daily investment processes.

We are involved in the full lifecycle of the Alpha Gen and Data platform including design, architecture, development, implementation, tuning, production support and maintenanceYour responsibilities:

You will be building a cutting-edge, high quality data analytics platform on cloud It involves:Architect and lead the build-out of platform on Azure & migration from on-prem systems.

Understand the existing on-prem technology landscape & implementations and recommend the best strategy & solutions to deliver on cloud.

Design and build large scale data storage, compute and distribution systemsEvaluate, select, and implement new tools and frameworks to expand our platform capabilities.

Provide data engineers, quant engineers and researchers with technical advice and guidance on the best data practices on cloudBuild relationships and partner with core architecture & engineering teams across ClientMentor and upskill fellow team membersWork across time zones in a distributed teamKeep up to date with developments in the industry and use that to drive prototyping new platform capabilitiesCommunicate with high impact to share project statusYou have:
A solid understanding of cloud data platforms/services such as Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Informatica IICS, Databricks etc.

Expert knowledge of data modelling and understanding of different data stores and their benefits and limitations under particular use cases.

Proficiency in SQL and Python. Knowledge of Java, Scala and distributed technologies such as Spark, Kubernetes is a plus.
Desire to build deep expertise in cloud native technologies and design of applications that are deployed to cloud infrastructure.

Good interpersonal skillsProject and people management requiredA genuine curiosity and appetite to learn equities, fixed income, derivatives, hedge funds or investment riskWhat are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?A solid understanding of cloud data platforms/services such as Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Informatica IICS, Databricks etc.

• Expert knowledge of data modelling and understanding of different data stores and their benefits and limitations under particular use cases.

  Proficiency in SQL and Python. Knowledge of Java, Scala and distributed technologies such as Spark, Kubernetes is a plus.

Desire to build deep expertise in cloud native technologies and design of applications that are deployed to cloud infrastructure.

Good interpersonal skills Project and people management required A genuine curiosity and appetite to learn equities, fixed income, derivatives, hedge funds or investment riskWhat will you learn on the job?A good understanding of hedge fund strategies and their investment processBuild a platform that enables large scale analytics and data science workflowsAladdin - the investment platform used to manage >$15 Trillion of the global assets.

Exposure to large universe of datasets and deal with some of the most interesting data & analytics challengesYou Will Enjoy:

An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the wayApply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions.

Department:
Direct ClientsThis is a full time position