About the role
Job Description
Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong Energy Trading expertise to support a major client in designing and delivering cloud-based data solutions. This role combines hands-on data engineering, product ownership, and stakeholder collaboration to drive scalable solutions and business efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Engineering & Cloud Solutions:
* Design, develop, and optimize cloud-based data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data models using Python and SQL. * Ensure data quality, performance, reliability, and seamless integration across systems.
Product Ownership & Business Collaboration:
* Collaborate with Energy Trading, Assets, Operations, and IT teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. * Own and prioritize product backlogs, roadmaps, and releases while managing stakeholder expectations.
Data Strategy & Governance:
* Improve data architecture, governance, and cloud platform capabilities. * Apply best practices in Agile delivery, CI/CD, data quality, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Energy, Finance or Quantitative finance * 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, including cloud-based data pipelines and integration. * 2+ years of experience in Energy Trading, Energy Markets, Asset Management, or Energy Operations. * Strong hands-on programming experience with Python and SQL. * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, data modeling, workflow orchestration, and API integrations. * Experience with data quality, governance, metadata, and data lineage. * Demonstrated ability to manage business requirements, product backlogs, and delivery roadmaps. * Experience collaborating directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams. * Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with energy trading data, commodity markets, or Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems. * Familiarity with power and gas markets, trading positions, pricing, P&L, or asset-related data. * Experience with modern cloud data platforms, data warehouses, or lakehouse architectures. * Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices. * Experience supporting enterprise-scale data transformation initiatives.
Company’s Benefits
At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:
* 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching * 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out) * 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year * ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA * 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD * 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.