Application Designer/Architect
- Type: FTE Perm (T4/Salary)
- Hybrid: 2-3 Days/Week in Office
- Location: Waterloo
Our Client
Our client is a leading financial services and global asset management firm at the forefront of alternative investments, including private credit, real estate, and infrastructure. This organization is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and innovative strategies for institutional and retail clients, leveraging deep industry expertise and a robust investment platform to drive sustainable growth and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Designer/Architect – Associate Director to play a pivotal role in our client’s team. This senior-level position is ideal for candidates demonstrating a clear progression from developer to designer roles, and who possess a strong understanding of various systems currently in use while also fostering collaboration with external data providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with developers and designers to create innovative solutions that enhance our investment strategies.
- Utilize your technical skills in Informatica PowerCenter, SQL (SQL Server, Oracle), and familiarity with REST APIs, with a strong preference for experience in AWS.
- Leverage Snowflake for data integration processes, particularly for transferring data from Aladdin to Summit and other platforms.
- Engage closely with external data providers to ensure seamless data integration and functionality.
Experience and Role Requirements
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Preference for candidates with around 10 + years of experience.
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Candidates should have a progression from developer to designer roles and familiarity with various systems currently in use, including:
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Pam Enterprise Summit Application
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PLM from Assistant C
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Understanding external data providers and collaborating with them is crucial.
External Data Providers
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Experience with specific external data providers is important, including:
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S&P (formerly Market)
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Bloomberg (including familiarity with their data license and APIs)
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Knowledge of Aladdin
Tech Stack & Key Skills
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Informatica PowerCenter
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SQL (SQL Server, Oracle)
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Familiarity with REST APIs and experience with AWS is strongly preferred
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Snowflake will be used in the data environment, primarily for data integration processes between different systems, such as transferring data from Aladdin to Summit or other platforms.
Team Dynamics:
While this position does not involve management responsibilities or direct reports, you will work closely and collaboratively with developers and designers. The role is ideally suited for a candidate with substantial experience and a proven track record as a designer in the field.