Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.
At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative
investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity,
real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As
part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm –
you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences,
fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and
collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and
clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute
resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex
transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition
drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team”
by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global
environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The role of Senior Data Engineer is essential for the successful modernization
of our data platforms and practices. The Senior Data Engineer will collaborate
with IT teams, business units, and senior management to drive change and foster
a data-driven culture. They will provide expert guidance, informed research, and
support, ensuring successful implementation and stakeholder engagement
throughout the lifecycle of data projects.
What You Will Do:
* Manage, evaluate, and enhance our existing data platforms, identifying
opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and cloud-based solutions. By
modernizing our data infrastructure, we can improve scalability,
accessibility, turnaround times, and security, paving the way for advanced
analytics and driving data-based insights.
* Contribute to the establishment of standards and procedures for data
governance, integration, quality management, and lifecycle management. By
optimizing these processes, we will ensure data consistency, accuracy, and
timeliness, enabling reliable decision-making across the organization.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business units, and senior
management to drive data-driven initiatives, foster a data-driven culture,
and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
* Monitor and optimize enterprise data platforms and data engineering
processes, identify areas for improvement, and drive innovation to enhance
data processing efficiency, data quality, and overall system performance.
Who You Are:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
* Five or more years of experience in a senior data engineering or database
architecture role.
* Industry-recognized database or cloud platform certifications are a plus.
* Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and services, such as
Snowflake data cloud.
* Advanced SQL development and modeling skills, including associated tools.
* Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining data integration and
ETL/ELT pipelines to support creation of data warehouse and analytical data
models.
* Working knowledge of Python for data engineering and automation.
* Proven experience with relational database management systems and related
data technologies.
* Experience integrating with APIs and working with structured and
semi-structured data formats such as (e.g. JSON and XML).
* Experience using Git or similar tools for source control and version
management.
* Experience working in an Agile development environment.
* Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
* Familiarity with AI and large language model technologies.
* Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in team
environments
* Excellent organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred (Great to have, but not necessary):
* Experience with common law firm application databases such as Aderant Expert,
Foundation, iManage.
* Experience with Finance, ERP, and Financial Reporting.
* Experience with third-party database monitoring and diagnostics tools.
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding
compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Life and disability insurance
* Retirement & Savings Plan
* Emergency back-up child and adult care
* Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
* Professional development and career advancement opportunities
* Employee recognition and reward programs
* Employee wellness and assistance programs
* Employee discounts and perks
This position is eligible for overtime: No
The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate
With Relevant Experience: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00