Senior Python Engineer

Dimensional Fund Advisors

. Manage Dimensional’s enterprise investment data warehouse supporting Research, Portfolio Management, Trading, and Analytics functions .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable data technology solutions, with a strong focus on performance optimization, security, and best practices in data management. Proficient in programming with Python and SQL, and experienced in building RESTful APIs and high-performance data applications.

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Python ProgrammingSQL ExperienceRESTful API DevelopmentData Architecture OptimizationAgile/Scrum Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline ArchitectureUnit TestingPerformance TuningDomain Driven DesignCybersecurity PrinciplesNoSQL Database OptimizationAutomated Acceptance TestingHigh-Availability ApplicationsData Ingestion and IntegrationCI/CD Pipeline Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical TroubleshootingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

KafkaAirflowPostgreSQLAnsibleElastic StackRabbitMQRedisDockerOktaOAuth2

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesIT OperationsData ManagementInvestment Data SolutionsSoftware Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAnsibleCyber SecurityDockerKafkaNoSQLOpen SourcePostgresPythonRabbitMQRedisSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Dimensional’s enterprise investment data warehouse supporting Research, Portfolio Management, Trading, and Analytics functions
Design, develop, document, and test application services for scalable data platforms and services
Expand and optimize data and data pipeline architecture
Build and deliver investment data technology solutions for Research, Portfolio Management, Trading, Analytics, and Reporting
Formulate, design, develop, test, and deliver data technology solutions balancing speed and quality
Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and project managers on user stories, estimates, and work plans
Advise business clients and IT management on technology capabilities and recommend strategies
Design and implement changes across data ingestion, validation, quality control, integration, storage, management, and delivery
Write unit and integration tests, contribute to the engineering wiki, and produce detailed documentation
Build high-performance, scalable data-transfer toolsets that reliably transfer datasets within established SLAs
Manage data consistency, refresh rates, and caching requirements across interfaces
Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and participate in code and design reviews
Provide technical troubleshooting and production support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
4–5 years of programming experience in Python (open source) or equivalent
Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and web services
4–5 years of SQL experience
Proven track record of leveraging SOLID principles and Domain Driven Design
Experience in high-performance and high-availability data applications, including performance optimization and tuning
Experience with automated acceptance testing and ability to write unit-tested, maintainable code
Strong understanding of cybersecurity risks and ability to design and build highly secure applications
Experience working in a dynamic and interactive team environment
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service
Experience with Agile/Scrum and waterfall methodologies with a software development and integration focus
Proficiency with NoSQL database implementation and optimization
Ability to work on multiple programming languages and platforms
Experience or knowledge in financial services industry
Experience with Kafka, Airflow, PostgreSQL, Ansible, Elastic Stack, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, Okta, OAuth2, and PlainID

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Educational initiatives
Special celebrations of the company’s history, culture, and growth