MSCI Inc.

Data Engineer

MSCI Inc.$95K — $124K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years experience in programming languages: Python, Perl, C/C++
  • Proficiency in SQL/Relational databases such as Oracle and SQL Server
  • Experience with big data and cloud storage technologies
  • Familiarity with market data systems in financial contexts
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and develop secure and scalable applications
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders
  • Translate business requirements into functional applications
  • Enhance platform using modern technologies and best practices
  • Evaluate architectural and design solutions
  • Maintain automated testing frameworks for CI/CD
  • Document and deploy reliable software for market data management

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements and advanced technology
  • Culture of high performance and innovation
  • Global network of talented colleagues
  • Access to ongoing skills development opportunities
  • Multi-directional career paths for professional growth
  • Nurturing environment promoting inclusion and belonging
Full Job Description
Your Team Responsibilities

The Reference & Security Master Development Team is responsible and accountable for the architecture design, software engineering, integration, and deployment of large-scale market data initiatives in support of MSCI's multi asset class suite of products across Enterprise Portfolio Management and Analytics, ESG, Index, Private Asset, and Stand-Alone Data businesses. The global reference data team consists of highly motivated, multi-talented and experienced technology developers with broad content backgrounds working in a fast paced and results-oriented Agile development environment, leveraging modern and innovative technologies. The scope of market data spans equity and derivatives markets, fixed income, securitized, credit and legal entity/issuer content.

Your Key Responsibilities
• Software Engineering - architect, design and develop secure, high performance, scalable & maintainable applications using appropriate architectural patterns and modern innovative technologies
• Coordination and collaboration with internal OneMSCI Stakeholders - Research & Product Management, Operations & Data Content Services, and Infrastructure teams.
• Convert business requirements into applications and tools in alignment with product functionality and content roadmaps
• Improve and create a modern and sophisticated platform using latest technologies and following industry best practices
• Evaluate different Architectural & Design approaches, solutions, frameworks & technologies
• Develop best practices for architecture, design, coding & automated test coverage
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture team to develop & use common Architectural principles
• Develop, document and deploy reliable and scalable software to automate the operation and management of MSCI market data, and terms & condition databases
• Ensure optimal availability, latency, scalability and efficiency of real-time application development through advocating engineering reliability into the development life cycle with a focus on fault tolerant approaches
• Develop and maintain automated testing framework for continuous integration and deployment
• Working in DevOps model to support automated monitoring, telemetry, and feedback of production processes
• Prepare written and diagramed architecture, design, and workflow proposals for both internal technology teams and management presentations

Your skills and experience that will help you excel
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related sciences/technology field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in any/all of: Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux/Unix, GIT Version Control, PL/SQL, Microsoft Azure & DevOps pipeline development,
• Proficiency in SQL/Relational databases: Oracle, SQL Server, Azure SQL, Postgres
• Experience with and demostrated capabilities in big data environments and cloud storage technologies (e.g. ADLS, Snowflake, etc..)
• Experience with Azure Cloud ecosystem as well as On Premise to Cloud migration and transformation
• Experience building market data systems in a large multi asset class environment, financial products, legal entity hierarchy, corporate fundamental data, and instrument and derivatives pricing and settlement
• Experience with large vendor market data architectures and products (e.g. LSEG/Refinitiv DataScope and Onsite Fixed Income-EJV, Markit, IDC, S&P, Moodys, etc...)
• Experience with multi asset class 3rd party benchmark data (e.g. JPM, FTSE, iBoxx, Merrill, Bloomberg/Barcap, etc..)
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

What we offer you
  • Salary range: $95,000 - $124,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
  • Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
  • Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
  • A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
  • A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
  • Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning[redacted] platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
  • Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
  • We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

About MSCI Inc.

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools and services to investors globally. The company offers a range of products and services including indexes, analytics, and data to help investors make better investment decisions. MSCI Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and serves clients in over 100 countries. MSCI Inc. is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSCI.
Learn more about MSCI Inc.
Size
4,361 employees
Market Cap
$36.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$601.8 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+12.2%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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