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For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
 
Job Title: Data Engineer III – Financial Crimes / AML Modernization 
Contract Length: Through 2026 (Possible Extension)
Domain: Financial Crimes / AML Data Modernization

Role Overview We are seeking a senior-level Data Engineer to support large-scale Financial Crimes and AML modernization initiatives. This role is highly collaborative and business-facing, requiring strong technical depth in data engineering and ETL, as well as the ability to work closely with upstream lines of business to define requirements and ensure high-quality data delivery into AML platforms.
You will play a key role in data movement, transformation, mapping, testing, documentation, and modernizationefforts across legacy and cloud-based platforms. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence upstream teams that provide AML-critical data sources.

Key ResponsibilitiesData Engineering & Modernization

• Design, build, test, and maintain scalable data pipelines supporting AML and Financial Crimes use cases.
• Perform data movement and ETL/ELT using tools such as DataStage, dbt, and Snowflake.
• Support modernization efforts by transitioning legacy pipelines to modern cloud-based architectures.
• Develop repeatable processes for data ingestion, transformation, and validation.

Data Quality, Testing & Documentation

• Ensure AML data meets regulatory, business, and data quality standards.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and exception handling.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, data mappings, and lineage artifacts.
• Recommend and implement improvements to data reliability, accuracy, and timeliness.

Collaboration & Requirements Definition

• Partner with upstream application and data teams to define data requirements and source-to-target mappings.
• Act as a trusted data SME, communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and Financial Crimes stakeholders to support end-to-end solutions.

Operational Excellence

• Support production pipelines and troubleshoot data issues.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and operational resiliency.
• Evaluate and integrate new data engineering technologies and best practices.

Required SkillsMust-Have

• Strong Data Engineering experience (5+ years)
• Advanced SQL (query optimization, joins, transformations)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Experience designing and supporting ETL/data movement pipelines
• Strategic, analytical mindset with attention to detail

Nice-to-Have

• IBM DataStage
• dbt
• Snowflake
• Financial Crimes / AML domain experience
• Experience modernizing legacy data platforms

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with backend or data-focused programming (Java, SQL-based frameworks, scripting, etc.)
• Experience working in regulated or highly governed data environments preferred

 
What You'll Get
 
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• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

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