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Gallup · 7 hours ago

Senior Data Engineer

Gallup is a company that changes the world through extraordinary analytics and advice. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize data systems that support Gallup Access, enhancing data capabilities and ensuring infrastructure performance and security.

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Jon Wolles
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Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement scalable data solutions, including AWS Aurora (MySQL compatible) and other cloud-native services
Optimize data performance and design scalable data models that enable efficient storage, processing and real-time reporting solutions
Rearchitect and modernize existing data systems and ETL processes — migrating and transforming legacy pipelines to improve efficiency and maintainability
Enhance data pipelines by integrating and leveraging Generative AI to improve automation, enrichment and insights
Design with foresight, creating system road maps, anticipating challenges and resolving issues before they impact performance
Implement and maintain data security controls and ensure compliance with industry best practices
Work with AWS services like S3, SQS, SNS, Lambda, Elasticache and DynamoDB
Collaborate with application engineers, data scientists and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions
Mentor junior data engineers by offering guidance, proposing new approaches, providing feedback and sharing best practices
Troubleshoot complex database issues, document resolutions and implement preventative measures
Contribute to data-related services and tooling using Python or Java as needed

Qualification

AWS AuroraData modelingETL processesPythonDatabase designCloud infrastructureData warehousingData security principlesMySQLJavaPerformance tuningCollaborationMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or a related field, or equivalent experience, required
At least five years of experience in data engineering or backend systems with significant data responsibilities required
At least five years of experience in database design and development including data modeling, query optimization and performance tuning required
At least five years of experience with relational database management systems required
At least two years of experience with cloud infrastructure required
At least two years of experience with ETL processes required
At least two years of experience with data warehousing, reporting and analytics required
Professional experience with Python or Java required
Knowledge of data security principles and compliance best practices required
A commitment to working on-site at Gallup's San Francisco office at least three days a week required

Preferred

MySQL experience preferred
AWS experience preferred
Experience with data modernization projects preferred
Familiarity with cloud data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options
Fully vested 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
Employee stock ownership program
Mass transit reimbursement
Family-building benefits
Employee assistance program
Various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing

Company

Gallup.com provides data-driven news based on the U.S. and world polls, daily tracking, and public opinion research.

H1B Sponsorship

Gallup has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (26)
2024 (19)
2023 (19)
2022 (18)
2021 (30)
2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeremie Brecheisen
Managing Partner
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Jim Clifton
Chairman
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