Data Architect at Farther

New York, New York, United States

Farther Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Wealth ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Expert-level experience with AWS platforms and services
  • Strong database design skills and advanced SQL proficiency
  • Proficient in Python for data platform development
  • Deep experience with time-series data, reference/market data, and vendor onboarding
  • Proven experience in data modeling, orchestration, and scaling architectures
  • Strong ability to coordinate across technical teams and drive delivery
  • Experience setting goals, managing timelines, and delivering technical projects

Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve scalable architectures for portfolios, positions, transactions, and financial models that support real-time analytics and AI
  • Normalize and integrate complex data from custodians, vendors, and market feeds with focus on quality and performance
  • Implement comprehensive data quality, lineage, and dependency tracking systems
  • Architect caching, scaling, and enrichment pipelines designed for high performance and reusability
  • Implement robust monitoring via metrics, logs, and traces to ensure system reliability
  • Collaborate on data architecture roadmaps, evaluate vendor contracts, and conduct cost-benefit analysis
  • Coordinate delivery across engineering, product, and data teams while setting clear goals and timelines

Skills

Data Architecture
Scalable Data Platforms
Real-time Analytics
AI/ML
Data Integration
Data Quality
Data Lineage
Caching
Enrichment Pipelines
Monitoring
Metrics
Logs
Traces

Farther

Personalized wealth management and financial advice

About Farther

Farther.com offers personalized wealth management services aimed at helping clients grow their wealth for future generations. The company uses advanced technology and data-driven strategies to provide tailored financial advice, ensuring that the interests of the clients and advisors are aligned for unbiased guidance. Their proprietary platform includes smart features that allow advisors to concentrate on client needs while offering access to a variety of public strategies and alternative investments to enhance investment potential. Farther.com employs a team of experts, including financial planners and estate attorneys, to deliver comprehensive financial support. Unlike many competitors, Farther.com emphasizes personalized service and proactive technology in its approach to wealth management, with the goal of providing clients with well-rounded financial advice.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$114.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Rapid AUM growth may strain Farther's proprietary platform if not managed properly.
High valuation post-Series B raises pressure to meet investor expectations.
Reliance on technology exposes Farther to risks of obsolescence or failure.

Differentiation

Farther combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology for a unique client experience.
The firm offers a proprietary platform with smart features for personalized financial advice.
Farther's integration with Wealth.com enhances estate planning for high-net-worth clients.

Upsides

Farther's AUM increased 4x year-over-year, showing strong market demand.
The $72 million Series C funding supports expansion of Farther's advisor network.
Partnerships with Wealth.com and YCharts enhance Farther's comprehensive service offerings.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI