Lead Data Engineer

T. Rowe Price • Baltimore, MD

3d • Remote

About The Position

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity. Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. Role Summary T. Rowe Price is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to guide the development and deployment of Enterprise data solutions that drives transformation enabling new business capabilities driving growth, tangible operational efficiency, and superior client experiences. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep technical skills, who can drive best practices and innovation in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of professional experience in data engineering, AI, or machine learning roles.
• Strong proficiency in Snowflake tech, DBT, Airflow, Python, Java.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Snowflake), preferably within a regulated industry.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance (e.g., GDPR), and industry regulations relevant to financial services.
• Experience in the asset management or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and model lifecycle management.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications in cloud or data engineering technologies.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance (e.g., GDPR), and industry regulations relevant to financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Enterprise data platform and solutions, analytics capabilities including modernizing data supply chain, integrating advanced data governance capabilities and data distribution patterns.
• Collaborate with data engineers, business partners, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop them into robust enterprise data solutions.
• Modernize legacy ETL capability to data supply chain solution integrating with Enterprise data platform to provide scalability.
• Modernize legacy data quality, data governance capabilities to innovative enterprise capabilities that can scale.
• Champion data governance, security, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with T. Rowe Price’s standards and industry best practices.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.
• Lead offshore team effectively to ensure delivery success aligning to business & strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to advance T. Rowe Price’s data and AI capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and optimize data solutions and platform performance, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Document system architectures, processes, and best practices for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility
• A generous retirement plan
• Hybrid work schedule
• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level