Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of building the data pipeline for the entire organization? Help source, organize and provide accessibility to numerous engineering teams, business stakeholders and external partners? GLG is building a next generation platform to transform the existing way we deal with data across the organization.

As a data engineer you will:

• Cleanse, normalize and enhance quality for both the existing operational systems as well as new data sources that flow through the data platform.
• Build, monitor, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL and Airflow.
• Design and optimize tables, datasets, and transformations in Snowflake.
• Develop and support data ingestion workflows, including API integrations, file ingestion, and database connectors.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across pipelines.
• Work in an Agile environment and collaborate with engineering, analytics, and product teams.
• Use integration tools (e.g., Fivetran, Workato, Informatica, etc.) to onboard new data sources.

You will have:

• 3–5 years of experience as a Data Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, Python, SQL, and Airflow.
• Experience building data ingestion pipelines across APIs, files, and databases.
• Strong SQL, Data Modeling skills, plus a solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts.
• Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum, sprint planning, etc.).
• Experience with data integration tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of data engineering best practices across the development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience with Git, CI/CD.

 

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group

GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).

We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.

GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.

To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Experience Level

Mid Level