Data Engineer

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin's Global Operations Team is seeking a Data Engineer in Boston to build, maintain, and improve data pipelines powering analytics and reporting. You will partner with senior engineers and stakeholders to support data modernization efforts and ensure data quality across platforms.

Responsibilities include ETL/ELT development, governance, and documentation, with Agile participation and Git version control. A CS degree and 2+ years in data engineering are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical role.
• Strong SQL skills, including joins, aggregations, CTEs, and window functions.
• Experience with Python for data engineering, scripting, or automation tasks.
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud data platform (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or Redshift).
• Understanding of core data modeling concepts (fact tables, dimension tables, schema design).
• Experience using Git or similar tools for source control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Exposure to law firm application databases (Aderant Expert, Foundation, or iManage) a plus.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools such as dbt, Airflow or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM technologies as applied to data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain data pipelines and data models using orchestration and transformation tools across source systems, warehouses, and analytics platforms.
• Support the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT processes, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and reliable; troubleshoot data quality issues.
• Collaborate with data engineers and product owners to implement data governance practices with testable code and monitorable jobs.
• Contribute to documentation of data pipelines, schemas, and processes for team knowledge-sharing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and use Git for all code changes.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

Redshift

dbt

Airflow

Job description

Open — Goodwin has a posting for this job. Posted 14 Oct 2026.

This posting opens goodwinprocter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com. Talentify has not checked who owns that address.

About this job

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.

As part of a growing data function, the Data Engineer will help build, maintain, and improve the data pipelines and platforms that power the Firm's analytics and reporting. This role works closely with senior data engineers and business stakeholders to support the Firm's ongoing data modernization efforts.

What You Will Do:

• Build, test, and maintain data pipelines and data models using orchestration and transformation tools to move and transform data across source systems, warehouses, and analytics platforms.
• Support the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT processes, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and reliable; troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with data engineers and product owners to implement data governance practices: testable code, proper error handling, and rerunnable jobs with monitoring/observability in place.
• Contribute to documentation of data pipelines, schemas, and processes to support team knowledge-sharing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retros) and use Git for all code changes.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a data engineering or related technical role.
• Strong SQL skills, including joins, aggregations, CTEs, and window functions.
• Experience with Python for data engineering, scripting, or automation tasks.
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud data platform (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or Redshift).
• Understanding of core data modeling concepts (fact tables, dimension tables, schema design).
• Experience using Git or similar tools for source control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Exposure to law firm application databases such as Aderant Expert, Foundation, or iManage a plus
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools such as dbt, Airflow or similar transformation /orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with AI/LLM technologies as applied to data engineering.

#LI-NC1

Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back-up 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

This position is eligible for overtime: No

The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $92,900 - $139,500 | Los Angeles $99,900 - $149,900 | New York $99,900 - $149,900 | Orange County $99,900 - $149,900 | Philadelphia $92,900 - $139,500 | San Diego $99,900 - $149,900 | San Francisco $106,800 - $160,300 | Santa Monica $99,900 - $149,900