The Brattle Group
Senior Data Engineer Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The Brattle Group, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Boston, MA office. The Senior Data Engineer provides technical leadership in data engineering, mentors junior team members, and collaborates with Brattle’s consulting teams and clients to deliver high-impact results. Responsibilities include designing, refining, and reviewing code, and ensuring best practices and scalability across projects. The role involves exploring new data handling methods, maintaining robust code repositories, and contributing to strategic discussions that support innovation and professional growth. Responsibilities
Defining technical workstreams for projects, including technology selection, time and cost estimation, and output expectations. Exercise independent judgment in ambiguous technical situations, balancing trade-offs and articulating clear recommendations to project teams and clients. Researching and piloting new technologies to introduce functionality or improve existing processes, based on identified opportunities or guidance from leadership. Reviewing pull requests submitted by Engineers to the internal scripts library, providing constructive feedback and maintaining code quality. Coordinating with IT to manage software licensing and implementing new technologies. Developing and delivering training courses to expand the internal knowledge base. Writing reproducible scripts (Python preferred) for unstructured text data classification, cleaning, and visualization. Staying informed about emerging tools and technologies, making recommendations for future deployment. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree is a plus. 4–6 years of professional development experience, with a focus on data engineering or related fields. Proven track record in delivering complex data engineering projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to research, pilot, and implement new technologies or methodologies. Expert-level proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and scripting. Deep familiarity with machine learning concepts (e.g., predictive modeling, classification, generative AI, vector search). Solid experience with SQL and performance optimization (indexing, query tuning). Experience with Azure (or comparable cloud platforms) for data storage, pipelines, and services. Familiarity with modern data formats (e.g., CSV, Parquet, JSON) and associated transformations. Hands-on experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to assess project requirements and select the most appropriate data engineering tools, and identify gaps or limitations where no suitable tool or approach exists. Strong mentorship and coaching skills, including reviewing code and providing feedback to junior team members. Able to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions. Communicate complex limitations or risks proactively and with polish, ensuring stakeholders have confidence in proposed approaches. Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Flexible mindset to adapt to changing project priorities and client needs. Benefits and Salary
The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $105,000 - $120,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training. The Brattle Group offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Employer and Equal Opportunity
The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and other protected characteristics as required by law. We encourage all applicants to review our full Equal Opportunity Statement.
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The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Boston, MA office. The Senior Data Engineer provides technical leadership in data engineering, mentors junior team members, and collaborates with Brattle’s consulting teams and clients to deliver high-impact results. Responsibilities include designing, refining, and reviewing code, and ensuring best practices and scalability across projects. The role involves exploring new data handling methods, maintaining robust code repositories, and contributing to strategic discussions that support innovation and professional growth. Responsibilities
Defining technical workstreams for projects, including technology selection, time and cost estimation, and output expectations. Exercise independent judgment in ambiguous technical situations, balancing trade-offs and articulating clear recommendations to project teams and clients. Researching and piloting new technologies to introduce functionality or improve existing processes, based on identified opportunities or guidance from leadership. Reviewing pull requests submitted by Engineers to the internal scripts library, providing constructive feedback and maintaining code quality. Coordinating with IT to manage software licensing and implementing new technologies. Developing and delivering training courses to expand the internal knowledge base. Writing reproducible scripts (Python preferred) for unstructured text data classification, cleaning, and visualization. Staying informed about emerging tools and technologies, making recommendations for future deployment. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree is a plus. 4–6 years of professional development experience, with a focus on data engineering or related fields. Proven track record in delivering complex data engineering projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to research, pilot, and implement new technologies or methodologies. Expert-level proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and scripting. Deep familiarity with machine learning concepts (e.g., predictive modeling, classification, generative AI, vector search). Solid experience with SQL and performance optimization (indexing, query tuning). Experience with Azure (or comparable cloud platforms) for data storage, pipelines, and services. Familiarity with modern data formats (e.g., CSV, Parquet, JSON) and associated transformations. Hands-on experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to assess project requirements and select the most appropriate data engineering tools, and identify gaps or limitations where no suitable tool or approach exists. Strong mentorship and coaching skills, including reviewing code and providing feedback to junior team members. Able to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions. Communicate complex limitations or risks proactively and with polish, ensuring stakeholders have confidence in proposed approaches. Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Flexible mindset to adapt to changing project priorities and client needs. Benefits and Salary
The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $105,000 - $120,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training. The Brattle Group offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Employer and Equal Opportunity
The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and other protected characteristics as required by law. We encourage all applicants to review our full Equal Opportunity Statement.
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