Senior Data Engineer

Who We Are

ghSMART is a leadership advisory firm dedicated to creating value for CEOs, boards, and investors. We partner with our clients to solve their most critical business decisions, becoming their trusted advisor on their most important people and talent priorities. As the first call for some of the world's most influential executives, we offer a data driven perspective on their leadership and talent strategy. Our team is made up of over 175 extraordinary individuals who become trusted advisors to these leaders, helping amplify their positive impact on the world. We advise on the art and science of building winning leadership teams, doing meaningful work every day. We hire the very best talent, and our team has the freedom to work where they choose.

What You’ll Do

As an experienced Senior Data Engineer (who'd like to broaden into Data Science) - you will collaborate with our clients, partners and consultants on research initiatives, playing a pivotal role in querying and deriving insights from our rich dataset. You will be key to establishing efficient data processes and maintaining a modern, scalable research database for ghSMART. 

Responsibilities

• In the immediate term – help with digitization of existing assets by parsing semi-structured data & transforming it
• Work closely with an existing team of engineers and developers to deliver against deadlines
• Collaborate & maintain strong relationships with leadership to understand needs, scope projects, and deliver relevant data insights.
• Participate in data privacy training and rigorously adhere to data privacy and security guidelines to ensure the highest standards of care in handling sensitive data.
• In the long term - act as the custodian and steward of the ghSMART Research Database. Support ghSMART’s research publications by providing data-driven insights and analysis. Assist in training AI models on sanitized ghSMART data to enable advanced analysis and insights.

You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or related roles.




Technical Skills (required):

• Programming: Proficiency in Python, specifically the pandas library 
• Data Tools: Proficiency in SQL, Azure Databricks, ETLs & Excel 
• Source control & experience working with or writing CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions or equivalent (i.e GitLab CI) 




Technical Skills (preferred):

• Infrastructure as Code (IAC) - Experience with Pulumi or equivalent (e.g. Terraform) 
• Data Security: Experience processing, securing, and managing PII in cloud environments, adhering to compliance standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with visualization tools like Power BI 
• Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong project management capabilities.
• Mindset: A proactive, entrepreneurial spirit combined with the discipline to establish and follow a structured data analysis approach.

Why Join ghSMART?

Opportunity to become the best. Our clients are the best of the best, so we have to be too. You’ll learn and grow as part of a team of exceptional people, working in an environment of generosity and gratitude.

Freedom to choose. Our firm is different, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to chart your own career path within a firm full of opportunities—to choose what to work on, where, when, and with whom—while earning excellent compensation. Plus, there is zero commute time – all our teamwork from their home offices.

Do meaningful work. Our clients are leading world impact, and you will influence that daily.

Have your voice and talents recognized. We are a flat organization that values proactivity and ability over bureaucracy and tenure. All our decisions and actions are guided by our Values and Credo - to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world.

Feel like an owner. ghSMART is 100% employee owned. All team members have the opportunity to buy our stock.

Compensation

Certain US jurisdictions require ghSMART to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. We are built on a culture of freedom and flexibility, we operate fully remotely, and our team members balance deeply energizing, high intensity work, with flexible schedules to support life outside of work. Our compensation model reflects these values. Compensation for this role in the United States includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution, and a comprehensive benefits package. You should reasonably expect a base salary of $125,000 - $135,000. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary performance bonus.

We are ranked #1 in 14 Consulting categories by Vault. See what others think about working at ghSMART on Glassdoor.

Please be advised that all emails will originate from the @ghsmart.com domain; any other domains are fraudulent, should be ignored, and deleted. 

ghSMART is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace across all of our global locations. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our global policies and practices are designed to support an environment of respect and equity for all.