Data Engineering Manager

Location: East Coast

Department: Financial Technology

 

Petra Funds Group is a single source provider for the fund administration and fund infrastructure needs of Private Equity and Debt Funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the US and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who have spent years working inside of asset managers is what truly differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

 

 

The Data Engineer is a full-time, dedicated resource supporting PetraTech, the firms internal technology function, across recurring data integration, process automation, and our core data platform. The role builds, supports, and owns many of these processes end to end, supporting automations at various touchpoints within the firm. Location is open and fully remote, with a preference for candidates on the East Coast; availability during U.S. business hours is required.

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain automated daily data flows between many of our systems that feed into our core fund accounting platforms via API
• Support the automation of ongoing reconciliations between our document management platforms and our fund accounting systems, including extraction, processing, and booking of incoming records from various sources
• Set up and maintain automated daily API feeds from source systems into our portfolio and investment accounting platforms
• Support our core Snowflake data platform: pipeline development, data quality, and integration work as new source systems come online
• Design and maintain general SQL/Python-based process automation across a Microsoft 365 environment
• Own the outcome, not just the build: troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve these processes once in production

 

 

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics or equivalent. Master’s/PhD desirable but not required
• 4+ years professional experience in data science/data engineering/ML engineering
• Demonstrated experience utilizing SQL and Python
• Hands-on experience automating file and data transfer via SFTP and REST/API integration
• Comfortable working across a Microsoft 365 environment
• Snowflake exposure a plus, not required
• Financial services or fund administration experience a plus, not required
• Ability to work independently, owning a portfolio of production processes with limited supervision

 

 

 

Salary Range
At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $122,000- $183,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

 

How We Care 

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include: 

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan. *
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year. 
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance. 

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires. 

 

 

What We’re Proud Of 

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience: 

• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture. 
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.