Sr. Data Engineer

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.

• Manage, evaluate, and enhance existing finance‑related data platforms, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and cloud‑based solutions.
• Modernize data infrastructure to improve scalability, accessibility, turnaround times, and security, paving the way for advanced analytics and data‑based insights.
• Contribute to the establishment of standards and procedures for data governance, integration, quality management, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and timeliness to support reliable decision‑making across the organization.

• Evaluate, enhance, and modernize the firm’s data platforms, exploring emerging technologies and cloud‑based solutions to improve scalability, accessibility, and security.
• Establish and optimize standardized procedures for data management, governance, integration, quality, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, business units, and senior management to drive data‑driven initiatives and foster a data‑driven culture.
• Monitor and optimize enterprise data platforms and engineering processes, identify areas for improvement, and drive innovation to enhance data processing efficiency, quality, and system performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
• Five or more years of experience in a senior data engineering or database architecture role.
• Industry‑recognized database or cloud platform certifications (plus).
• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms and services, such as Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric.
• Advanced SQL development and modeling skills, including associated tools.
• Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining data integration and ETL/ELT pipelines to support data warehouse and analytical 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 JSON and XML.
• Experience using Git or similar source‑control tools.
• Experience 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.

• 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.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement & Savings Plan.
• Emergency backup 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.

Varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: $ - $.