Senior Data Engineer/Architect

Turn data into impact — build systems that shape work and the world.

As a senior data engineer/architect at Gallup, you’ll help lead the design, architecture and continual buildout of Gallup’s data platform. You will develop and manage a repeatable data cleaning, merging and pipelining strategy that will feed products across the enterprise. Through discovery, experimentation and implementation, you will collaborate with engineering, product and design leaders to build a future that accelerates and delights Gallup’s clients and associates through data.

What makes you stand out:

• Big-picture thinking: Your ability to envision and design scalable data platforms — developing and evolving large-scale data infrastructure while balancing flexibility with security, performance and compliance
• Data pipeline mastery: Your expertise in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT workflows that clean, merge and transform data for high-performance analytics and machine learning applications
• Cloud-based efficiency: Your experience using cloud ecosystems, including AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda) and Snowflake, to store, process and expose data efficiently across internal and external products
• AI/ML enablement: Your proven track record of constructing feature stores, ML pipelines and data workflows that accelerate machine learning adoption and AI-driven insights
• Enterprise-grade data governance: Your experience ensuring data security, segregation and compliance while maintaining accessibility and self-service capabilities for internal teams and external clients

What you’ll do:

• Partner with technology leadership peers to meet business and technology visions and goals
• Build and maintain a modern, secure and robust data platform that empowers product and business teams to discover and use high-quality data with minimal friction
• Guide technical direction for the data platform — preventing obsolescence and delivering innovative solutions for current and prospective customers, both internally and externally
• Establish the architectural direction while coding, problem-solving and mentoring data engineers
• Lead collaboration among engineering, product and design teams to translate business goals into scalable data solutions
• Maintain cutting-edge technical expertise and build a culture of learning among data engineers

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related area required
• At least eight years of professional experience working with big data architecture and building and maintaining ETL/ELT workflows required
• At least five years of professional experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) required
• At least five years of professional experience with Python required
• At least three years of professional experience in AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda) or equivalent cloud system required
• At least three years of professional experience architecting and building a full-scale data refinery required
• At least one year of experience in Snowflake or similar cloud-based storage required
• Knowledge of open-source statistical programming language (e.g., R, Stan) a plus
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and feature stores a plus
• Availability to work on-site at Gallup’s Omaha office at least three days a week required

What we offer:

• A strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented culture
• The creative and innovative feel of a startup with the stability and credibility of a well-established brand
• The opportunity to work in a flexible and hybrid environment that allows you to work remotely two days per week
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that is committed to fostering belonging and wellbeing
• A collaborative work environment with world-class managers and highly tenured mentors who guide and empower associates based on their unique skills and strengths
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including working with the latest technology in an Agile framework
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
• An on-site cafeteria, fitness center, federal credit union and state-of-the-art child development center, all on a beautiful downtown Omaha campus along the Missouri River

Learn more about life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance options; a fully vested 401(k) retirement and savings plan with company matching; and an employee stock ownership program. We also offer an estimated annual salary range of $120,000-$140,000 for this role. Salaries are based on a variety of factors, including an individual’s education, experience and skills.

Gallup is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.