Sr. Data Engineer – Real Estate Private Equity
At a glance
Senior Data Engineering role at fcp. Chevy Chase · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $142,325–$192,038 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Build AI-supported pipelines, semantic models and Power BI reports for investment decisions and business operations
- Use Microsoft Fabric Data Factory and Python to bring data in, automate processing and keep pipelines running
- Create automated workflows that analyze financial data and produce reports using AI and machine learning
- Connect and govern financial and operational sources in the Microsoft Fabric lakehouse
- Improve data quality, reconciliation and lineage across investment, financial and asset management datasets
What you bring
- A bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or computer science, with strong academic results
- At least four years of relevant work, including two years building cloud data solutions and two years in data analytics
- At least two years using Python and its data libraries, plus two years working with databases and queries
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or Fabric, and proficiency in Excel, SQL and Power BI with DAX
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can turn financial and operational data into investment-facing analysis and reports. You should be comfortable working independently and with a team, and presenting analysis to leadership. The position is with the Washington, DC team.
From the employer
Real Estate Private Equity is an exciting industry with the power to shape communities and change the built environment. FCP®, a subsidiary of Federated Hermes, Inc, is a leading real estate investment company that has invested in or financed more than $14.8 billion in gross asset value since its founding in 1999.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to join our Washington, DC team. FCP’s technology team is at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging AI, automation, and modern data platforms to drive smarter investment decisions and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with firm leadership, industry experts, and cutting-edge tools to make a measurable impact on the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will support our business lines, clients and investment decisions by:
- Design and develop AI-assisted data pipelines, semantic models, and Power BI reports to support investment decisions and operations
- Build, automate, and maintain data ingestion pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Data Factory and Python
- Develop automated financial data analysis workflows and reporting solutions that leverage AI and machine learning capabilities
- Integrate and govern disparate financial and operational data sources within FCP’s Microsoft Fabric lakehouse environment
- Lead data quality, reconciliation, and lineage initiatives across investment, financial, and asset management datasets
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Engineering or Computer Science with excellent academic credentials
- Experience or previous interest in Real Estate strongly preferred
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience building and deploying data engineering solutions on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant data analytics work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with python and associated data libraries
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with databases & queries
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and translate into strategic deliverables
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Experience working in Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft Fabric; familiarity with AI services such as Azure OpenAI strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in presenting ideas and analysis to groups and leadership
- Motivated self-starter with effective time management skills and strong attention to detail
- A desire to work within a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment
- Required Technical Skills:
- Excel (Complex Formulas, PivotTables, Formatting)
- Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Data Factory, Notebooks)
- Python
- SQL
- Power BI & DAX
- Preferred Technical Skills:
- Azure OpenAI & AI Services
- Databricks
- JavaScript/HTML/CSS
- LangChain or other AI/LLM orchestration frameworks
- Financial Modeling
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please apply via FCP’s website at https://www.fcpdc.com/contact-us/careers/
About FCP
FCP invests in all asset classes and provides equity, preferred equity and structured debt investments for commercial and residential real estate. The firm, based in Chevy Chase, MD, owns and manages in excess of $14.8 billion in assets. FCP is currently investing its sixth investment fund, a $1.1B commingled, value-add discretionary fund.
FCP is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.
For further information on FCP, please visit https://www.fcpdc.com/