Software Engineer, Strategy Research Analytics

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer, Strategy Research Analytics to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will shape the reliability, structure, and performance of recurring analytics pipelines that support research-driven decision-making. You will help evolve a modern analytics platform, bringing stronger schema discipline, clearer data contracts, and more consistent workflows across teams. The position offers the opportunity to influence mission-critical data infrastructure in a highly analytical environment while partnering closely with engineers and stakeholders to improve transparency, scalability, and operational rigor. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually Responsibilities Own the implementation and operation of recurring analytics pipelines, with a focus on reliability improvements Lead the architectural evolution of the analytics platform, including schema standardization and workflow modernization Drive technical alignment across teams to consolidate analytics outputs Build and maintain base analytics tables with strong schema discipline Define and implement cross-pipeline reliability standards, including SLOs and observability patterns Enhance transparency and usability through thorough documentation and clear data contracts Optimize distributed computing and SQL query performance through effective data layout design Mentor fellow engineers and strengthen operational and modeling rigor Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience 3+ years of experience in analytics or data infrastructure systems Proficiency in Python and SQL Experience with distributed query engines and large-scale compute systems Proven ownership of large-scale or mission-critical data infrastructure Strong expertise in data modeling and schema design Familiarity with metadata management and data governance principles Benefits Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with talented professionals Engagement in a mission-critical area of research with significant impact Exposure to innovative problem-solving through engineering fundamentals Access to experienced engineers from leading technology companies Potential for growth and leadership within a dynamic team Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.