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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Lead Data Systems Engineering - **Company:** GF U.S. Inc. - **Location:** Malta, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Business Analytics Applications, Audit Trail, Software Quality, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Manipulation Languages, Data Mapping, Data Mining, Data Retention, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Meta-Data Management, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Technical Data Management Systems, Test Case, Test Management, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Ab Initio, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Spark Streaming, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalfoundries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/USA---New-York---Malta/Sr-Lead-Data-Systems-Engineering_JR-2603710 ## About the Role * Experience in preparing Data warehouse design artifacts based on given requirements - Defining Standards, Building Frameworks, and Source-Target Mapping * Strong analytical and data modeling skills including logical and physical schema design * Deep understanding of database technology and data use within analytic platforms * Hands-on expertise in Ab Initio GDE, Co>Operating System, EME, Conduct>It, Express>It, DML, XFR, multifile systems, and graph parameterization for enterprise-scale ETL development and support. * Experience owning production data pipelines, including incident triage, SLA management, root cause analysis, job recovery, restartability, scheduling coordination, and operational handoff to support teams. * Experience with AWS cloud Services including EMR, Redshift/Postgres * Experience with other cloud and ETL technologies, including Databricks, Snowflake, and Ab Initio. * Good Understanding of other programming languages Python, Java * Proven experience with large, complex database projects in environments producing high-volume data * Strong understanding of data governance practices, including metadata management, lineage, auditability, access control, data retention, and secure handling of sensitive enterprise data. * Demonstrated Problem solving skills; familiarity with various root cause analysis methods; experience in documenting identified problems and determined resolutions. * Experience analyzing performance issues and tuning large-scale data pipelines, SQL workloads, ETL graphs, and database processes. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in information technology, Electrical Engineering or similar relevant fields. * Minimum 15 years of experience in data warehouse design, ETL development, build activities, performance tuning, and optimization. * Very good knowledge of data warehouse architecture approaches and trends, and high interest to apply and further develop that knowledge, including understanding of Dimensional Modelling and ERD design approaches, * Experience in developing streaming applications Spark Streaming, Flink, Storm, etc. * Excellent conceptual abilities compared with very good technical documentation skills, e.g. ability to understand and document complex data flows as part of business / production processes, * Familiarity with SDLC concepts and processes Additional Skill: * Experience in semiconductor / High Tech Manufacturing industry * Experience with reporting data solutions and business intelligence tools * Knowledge of statistical data analysis and data mining * Experience in test management, test case definition and test processes ## Description Senior data engineering professional with strong technical solution design expertise, responsible for designing, building, optimizing, and governing enterprise data infrastructure and data pipelines. The role works closely with the Data Product Design team to translate business and design requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical data products, while providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering and support teams. Other Responsibilities: * Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. Responsibilities include: * Leading complex, cross-functional data engineering projects, acting as a subject matter expert for Ab Initio, data warehouse design, ETL architecture, and cloud data platform integration. * Building data Solution: Creating secure, stable, and scalable data pipelines, managing analytics platforms * Design Standards and Framework: Provides appropriate consulting, interfacing, standards and framework for data pipelines, * Mentoring junior and mid-level data engineers, guiding implementation partners and operations support teams, reviewing design and code quality, and recommending engineering best practices. * Evaluating access control: Evaluating and reporting on access control processes to determine data asset security * Developing documentation: Creating technical documentation that supports best practices ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)