Data Engineer - Financial Industry

Code Willing, LLC is seeking a Junior or Mid-Level Data Engineer to support data engineering initiatives in the financial sector. This hybrid role is based in New Orleans, LA 70130 and focuses on building reliable, high-performance ETL pipelines, improving data quality, and enabling timely data support for stakeholders.

Role Overview

In this position, you will design, implement, and optimize big data ETL pipelines for financial industry datasets. The work includes performance tuning, expanding a Python-based analysis code base, strengthening data quality standards, and supporting downstream stakeholders with transparent project updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refactor efficient big data ETL pipelines using Apache Airflow.
• Optimize and expand an existing Python-based data analysis code base.
• Develop multiprocessing and multithreading solutions for highly performant data ETL and analysis applications.
• Develop and enhance a Data Quality code base and standards for Financial Industry datasets.
• Provide data support to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication and timely project status updates.
• Stay current on emerging data engineering trends and technologies, contributing to continuous improvement of data practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of specific educational requirements.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python and 2+ years with SQL in a professional setting.
• Experience with Git and Linux.
• Experience processing and managing large datasets.
• Knowledge of financial industry data, particularly security reference data, end-of-day pricing, and trade/quote data. Primarily focused on Equities, Futures, and Fixed Income.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail, with emphasis on performance tuning and optimization of data workflows.

Technologies

• Apache Airflow
• Python
• SQL
• Git
• Linux
• Multiprocessing
• Multithreading
• Claude Code

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in AWS, Data Analytics, or similar technologies.
• Claude Code and Agent experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge or experience with Claude Code or equivalent tools is highly desirable.

Compensation and Job Details

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70130
• Salary: USD 70,000 - 80,000 per year
• Minimum experience: 2 years

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance