Data Architect
We're hiring a Data Architect to design scalable, resilient data platforms that power our wealth management technology. As Farther hyperscales, we need someone to help evolve our data systems supporting real-time analytics, AI initiatives, and client reporting. You'll focus on platform design and implementationnot just ETL scriptscontributing to the foundation for our next phase of growth. You'll work directly with our Head of AI & ML Engineering and collaborate closely with our data team, providing dedicated architectural expertise to design and optimize the platforms that sit above the data layer.
Your impact will include :
- Design and evolve scalable architectures for portfolios, positions, transactions, and financial models that support real-time analytics and AI
- Normalize and integrate complex data from custodians, vendors, and market feeds with focus on quality and performance
- Implement comprehensive data quality, lineage, and dependency tracking systems
- Architect caching, scaling, and enrichment pipelines designed for high performance and reusability
- Implement robust monitoring via metrics, logs, and traces to ensure system reliability
- Collaborate on data architecture roadmaps, evaluate vendor contracts, and conduct cost-benefit analysis
- Coordinate delivery across engineering, product, and data teams while setting clear goals and timelines
The ideal match will have :
Expert-level experience with AWS platforms and servicesStrong database design skills and advanced SQL proficiencyProficient in Python for data platform developmentDeep experience with time-series data, reference / market data, and vendor onboardingProven experience in data modeling, orchestration, and scaling architecturesStrong ability to coordinate across technical teams and drive deliveryExperience setting goals, managing timelines, and delivering technical projectsBonus points include :
Experience in wealth management, financial services, or fintech environmentsBackground with custodial data and financial reporting requirementsFamiliarity with real-time analytics and AI / ML data pipeline architecturesExperience with data governance and compliance frameworks in regulated industriesTrack record in high-growth technology environmentsWhy join us?
Everything you need to build the perfect dev station from hardware to softwareLearn & grow through book clubs, seminars, and peer learning sessionsFull health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA optionsUnlimited PTOAn amazing collaborative atmosphere between product, design, and engineering to solve hard problems togetherWant to learn more about building the future of wealth tech at Farther? Visit tech-life.farther.com to discover more about our engineering teams, tech stack, culture, interview process, and perks & benefits.