Data Engineer II at Trepp, Inc. in New York, NY

Summary: Trepp is the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets. As a Data Engineer II, you will be responsible for building and maintaining robust data ingestion and pipeline frameworks, ensuring platform stability, and contributing to high-impact project implementations. Responsibilities: - Build & Enhance: Collaborate with senior engineers to build, maintain, and scale our core data ingestion and pipeline frameworks - Own the Architecture: Dive deep into our platform’s design to contribute meaningfully to technical discussions and high-impact project implementations - Ship Quality Code: Translate complex technical requirements into clean, testable, and scalable Python code and data workflows - Innovate & Research: Participate in "Proof of Concept" (PoC) initiatives to test-drive new open-source tools and cutting-edge methodologies - Stability First: Champion engineering best practices—like robust unit testing and thorough documentation—to keep the platform rock-solid as we grow Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field - 1–3 years of experience in data or software engineering. We highly value relevant internships, research assistantships, or significant academic projects as part of this experience - Strong proficiency in Python (preferred), Java, or Scala, with an emphasis on writing clean, testable code - Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts and data modeling - Familiarity with Git workflows, SDLC, and basic CI/CD principles - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain the 'why' behind your technical decisions Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with AWS services (S3, Lambda, EMR, or Glue) - Hands-on experience or academic exposure to Apache Spark - Interest or experience with LLMs and AI-driven data workflows Required Skills: Python, SQL, Data Engineering Important Skills: AWS, Apache Spark, Git workflows Nice-to-Have Skills: Clean code, Problem-solving, Documentation Benefits: Base + target bonus compensation structure, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K (with employer match), Life insurance, long term disability, short term disability all covered by the company, Sixteen (16) weeks paid primary caregiver leave (Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible), Four (4) weeks paid parental leave, Wellness subsidy, Pet insurance, Laptop + WFH equipment​, Career progression plan, Pre-tax commuter benefit with company subsidy (For NYC-office based employees only), Fun company events and volunteering opportunities