Surveillance Developer - AVP

Jefferies is expanding its global footprint, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in Hong Kong that is integral to the global delivery of Compliance & Regulatory solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer at the AVP level with expertise in cloud-based database development, particularly using AWS, Snowflake, and Python.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Snowflake architecture, performance optimization, and Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Prior experience in the Financial Services industry and familiarity with financial terms and data is a strong advantage. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects and collaborate with global teams across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using cloud-native technologies.
• Build and optimize data models and database structures to support analytics, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of Snowflake architecture to ensure efficient data storage, sharing, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Implement best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization.
• Support migration and integration of legacy systems into modern cloud platforms (AWS/Snowflake).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and continuous delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in data engineering or database development.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift).
• Deep understanding of Snowflake architecture, including schema design, performance optimization, and data sharing.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and scripting.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience working in Agile environments, with familiarity in Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience in the Financial Services industry and familiarity with financial terms and data is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Certifications in AWS or Snowflake are a strong advantage.
• Exposure to big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., Git).

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.