Data Engineer

W.L. Gore & Associates • Full-time • Newark, Delaware, United States • $84.81k - $127.63k / year • 1m ago

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Data Engineer to join the Enterprise Finance Data & Analytics team, you will play a key role in translating raw data into valuable business insights, guide data initiatives to measure financial performance, build end-to-end data pipelines (batch and near real-time) and support the cloud data platform. The ideal candidate has a background in data warehousing, proficiency in Python/SQL, proven data modeling skills, and experience engaging with business partners. The candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment, displaying big-picture thinking while paying careful attention to detail.

As part of this team, you will be responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with Finance and IT stakeholders along with contributing to the design, support, and growing scale of finance -related data products where accuracy, completeness, immutability, security, and timeliness are key to success.

This position will be located at our facility in Newark, Delaware, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

Manage and scale the Enterprise Finance Modern Data Estate by enhancing its performance, reliability, and security, while overseeing Azure infrastructure resources (e.g., Key Vaults, storage, networking, access controls)
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines through the data development lifecycle to support existing and new data models
Collaborate closely with Finance and analytics teams to understand reporting needs and ensure the data platform supports the creation of accurate, trusted, and scalable reports
Document data workflows and definitions for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure the quality, performance, and stability of data platform through robust quality systems and monitoring practices
Identify opportunities for automation and implement data management tools and frameworks to enhance efficiency and productivity
Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions to exchange actionable feedback with peers
Translate business needs into technical requirements, data products, and actionable insights
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices in modern data engineering
Ensure data governance, security, and regulatory compliance across data and infrastructure

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering with a focus on cloud-based data platforms
Prior experience using Azure Databricks, Fivetran, and/or DBT
Hands-on experience with version control and agile workflows (Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar)
Expertise in dimensional data modeling, ETL concepts, DevOps/DataOps practices, and patterns for efficient data governance
Strong knowledge of Python and expertise with modern data processing technologies (Spark, SQL, dbt/sqlmesh or similar)
A deep understanding of the modern data stack, with expertise in data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, modeling, orchestration, and data warehouses
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, IT, and analytics teams
Proven ability to design, productionize, and optimize batch and real-time data pipelines and systems, ensuring their quality, performance, and stability
Ability to travel 5%

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business/Data Analytics or a related field
Experience using IaC (Infrastructure as Code) to manage and provision Azure resources
Familiar with data semantic modeling for consumption in reporting tools such as Microsoft Power B

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws,

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact