Job Description:

　　At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

　　Summary:

　　We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to work in our Data Management team as a Sr. Data Engineer. The Senior Data Engineer is a self-motivated skilled professional, possessing analytical, critical thinking, strong communication, and interpersonal skills. They are responsible for improving the overall data landscape within GAF through the development and provisioning of data assets and subject areas in our cloud data platform. In addition, the Senior Data Engineer has the technical skills and experience needed to develop cost-effective, timely solutions that meet functional and performance requirements while focusing on understandability and ease of use.

　　Additional skills include the ability to define, influence, and communicate solution direction, to make decisions and work autonomously in order to ensure the successful implementation of data assets.

　　The successful candidate will be expected at times to perform as a team lead, accountable for the management and deliverables of the team for the duration of an initiative while working collaboratively with other team members across the Enterprise Data Management & Advanced Analytics Chapter. They are expected to understand the full breadth of GAF analytical solutions/toolsets from an end-user perspective as well as possess a working knowledge of the data. They will facilitate individual and group education sessions in order to strengthen the knowledge and understanding of these solutions across the business. This position will help develop greater insights across all the departments in the organization and the acquisition of data sets and the support of predictive models including visualizations that convey data stories efficiently and effectivel y.

　　Essential Duties:

　　Ingest, develop ETL data pipelines using Google Cloud Platform ingestion tools

　　Develop, implement and optimize data solutions using SQL, Shell Scripting, ETL Tools and other cloud data pipeline and transformation tools

　　Analyze, Research, Review and Interpret data consumption and usage requirements

　　Design data schemas for high performance and identify improvements to existing structures

　　Develop solutions for data migration, movement and exchange

　　Document data flow diagrams at various levels of detail from source to target systems

　　Develop procedures and programs and scripts to extract/integrate/share data from PeopleSoft, CRM and Web Applications

　　Troubleshoot performance and scalability issues and develop scripts and code to track, monitor & troubleshoot issues.

　　Fine tuning of SQL code used in SQL based objects, ETL processes, data virtualization tools, and other programs

　　Work individually and with team in developing procedures to upload, monitor and track data uploads in/out of data repositories

　　Work on Products/Programs by functional areas to provide development & support

　　Willingness to learn new tools & technology and perform other duties as required

　　Technical Skills

　　Knowledge of Google Cloud and Google Cloud Ingestion tools - Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Composer, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, GCS, etc.

　　Hands on programming skills using SQL, Python, T-SQL, PL-SQL, Unix/C/C#, Scripting tools

　　Coding, Debugging, Root Cause analysis

　　Data Analysis, Support & Issue Resolution

　　Basic skills in software design & development using RDBMS

　　Interpreting data models, relationships, data lineage & database connectivity details

　　Working knowledge of Cloud and networking technologies

　　Technologies – Oracle/SQL Server, TSQL/PLSQL, ETL tools/scripts, Unix/Linux/Windows, Scripting (VBScript, PowerShell, etc), RDMS

　　Level Based Competencies

　　Strong Communication skills (verbal & written)

　　Good Decision Making skills

　　Strong Collaboration skills

　　Strong Customer Focus

　　Initiates Self Action most of the time

　　Good Business Acumen

　　Good Skills in Building Working Relationships

　　Good Stress Tolerance skills

　　Good Planning, Organizing & Follow-Up skills

　　Strong Attention to Detail

　　Good Time Management skills

　　General knowledge/skills

　　Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and to write clearly.

　　Strong ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations

　　Strong ability to multitask and perform as a team member and team leader

　　Good prioritization skills

　　Strong problem-solving skills

　　Strong adaptability

　　Under This Roof, We Require

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field is preferred

　　10+ years experience in the Data and Analytics field

　　8+ years architecting business intelligence, ETL, application, and database

　　Minimum 8-10 years of hands-on design & development experience

　　Experience working in an IT development & support environment

　　Experience in issue management, root cause analysis and troubleshooting.

　　Data Analysis and Software Development (SDLC) experience a must

　　7+ years of experience with key business applications such as SAP S4/Hana, SAP Analytics Cloud, and the GCP data toolset.

　　Under This Roof, We Also Value

　　Knowledge of IT standards, policies and procedures

　　Knowledge of emerging technologies

　　Knowledge and execution of intake and demand management

　　Good knowledge IT methodology & process

　　Proven expertise with Data Management, Data Warehousing, and Analytics, including extensive implementation experiences

　　Deep experience with conceptual, logical and physical data modeling for large databases

　　Understanding of data management practices such as data integration, master data management, metadata management, data quality management, security/privacy, and data modeling.

　　Experience in a large organization, with high-performance, large transaction volume database systems

　　Experience in all phases of SDLC (system development lifecycle) and information lifecycle.

　　Assertive (yet diplomatic) personality and the ability to handle change

　　Ability to lead, influence and motivate others

　　Facilitation skills - emphasis on coordinating customer relationships with internal functions/groups; ability to solve issues by coordinating across cross-functional areas

　　Strong consultative and presentation skills

　　Experience in strategic planning processes, especially in translating business needs to IT solutions

　　Ability to present and explain information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and promotes understanding and consensus building

　　Experience working in the manufacturing industry is a plus.

　　GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

　　We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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　　With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

　　Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

　　GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​