Data Engineer

About The Company
GXO is a global leader in supply chain solutions, dedicated to delivering innovative and efficient logistics services to some of the world's most successful companies. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology, GXO helps organizations optimize their supply chains, improve operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our talented team of professionals who drive our success through their expertise, dedication, and innovative mindset. At GXO, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development, ensuring our employees are equipped with the resources to excel and build rewarding careers.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines that support our data ingestion, transformation, and storage needs on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Snowflake. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver scalable data solutions that drive strategic decision-making. Your expertise will be vital in optimizing existing data architectures for performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring data integrity and quality across all processes. The ideal candidate will stay updated on emerging data engineering technologies and incorporate best practices into our data infrastructure, contributing to GXO's mission of engineering smarter, faster supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in designing and building data pipelines on cloud platforms, preferably GCP and Snowflake
• Expertise in modern data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, including Snowpipe Streaming, Warehouse Optimization, and clustering
• Experience with real-time data processing using Kafka is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Python scripting for data manipulation and integration tasks
• Strong command of advanced SQL techniques for querying, transformation, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of data modeling best practices, including star schemas, snowflake schemas, and normalization techniques
• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt
• Experience with Apache Airflow for building, deploying, and managing DAGs
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly GitHub, for collaboration and code management
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Superset, Looker, or Python visualization libraries (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of data privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations to ensure compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines supporting data ingestion, transformation, and storage on GCP and Snowflake
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored data solutions
• Optimize and enhance the performance, scalability, and reliability of existing data pipelines
• Implement best practices for data quality, validation, and testing to maintain data accuracy and integrity
• Create comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, architecture, and workflows to facilitate knowledge sharing and support
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, integrating relevant innovations into our architecture
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and internal policies concerning data security and privacy
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve data processes and infrastructure

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Full health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and certification, including Snowflake and GCP certifications
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable

Equal Opportunity

GXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunity and workplace safety policies.