WestRock Company · 3 months ago
Lead Data Engineer - Palantir Foundry
Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, seeking a Lead Data Engineer to build and scale modern data infrastructure. The role involves architecting scalable data pipelines, collaborating with teams to deliver insights, and mentoring junior developers to enhance the data platform.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable data pipelines using Palantir Foundry (pipelines, workshops, ontology) to unify and transform operational data
Design and develop robust data workflows using Python, Apache Airflow, and Apache Spark to support real-time and batch processing needs
Build and deploy solutions on cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), ensuring high availability, security, and performance
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and operations teams to deliver actionable insights and operational tooling
Define and enforce data engineering best practices, including CI/CD automation, version control (Git), and testing strategies
Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and help shape the technical roadmap for the data platform
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar
At least 6 years of strong Data Engineering experience
Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, ontology modeling, and workshop development
Strong programming skills in Python or Java, with experience building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines
Proficiency in Apache Airflow and Apache Spark for workflow orchestration and large-scale data processing
Proven experience deploying data solutions on AWS or Azure, with strong understanding of cloud-native services
Familiarity with Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, lead projects, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Good analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Benefits
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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