Data Engineer | Buy Side
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
Seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Data Engineer to join its growing New York City team. Reporting directly to the Head of Data Engineering, this individual will play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of Capstone’s next-generation data platform.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a greenfield environment, enjoys building scalable data systems from the ground up, and wants to have a direct impact on shaping modern data architecture. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing efficient data pipelines, enabling data accessibility, and driving innovation across the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in data engineering
- Strong programming experience in Python
- Hands-on experience working in Linux environments
- Experience with commercial database engines, including: Microsoft SQL Server | Cloud-based databases such as Amazon Redshift, Apache Cassandra, Snowflake, or MongoDB
- Experience with the AWS ecosystem, including S3 and Lambda (preferred)
- Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and database design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience working in cloud-native data environments
- Familiarity with modern data tools and frameworks (e.g., Airflow, Spark, dbt)
- Exposure to data warehousing and big data technologies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
This role will sit ONSITE in New York, NY