Job Summary:

The Data Engineer, Data Platforms is a key contributor on our Data Team—with a focus on building and maintaining the robust data pipelines that underpin our data and analytics initiatives. You're not just managing data; you're supporting the platforms that enable our data-centric innovations across the organization. You will work with modern tools such as AWS, Snowflake, Dagster, and dbt, and utilize technologies like ECS, Docker, and CloudFormation to help maintain and evolve our data stack.Your hands-on experience in developing and monitoring data pipelines, combined with a passion for automation and continuous improvement, ensures that Global Partners remains at the forefront of data excellence. As you collaborate with cross-functional teams and adopt best practices, you will be instrumental in shaping our data environment. At the heart of it all, you're not just an engineer; you see the art in orchestrating and engineering data. As you engage with teams, provide strategic guidance, and champion the consistent adoption of best practices, you're also shaping the future of data analytics. If you're ignited by the prospect of being at the helm of technological evolution, where every decision melds strategy with data - Join us. Global Partners offers a collaborative team and an environment where we actively invest to create a culture of data driven excellence.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.  

The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value. 

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain scalable, cloud-native data pipelines that support all data engineering initiatives across the organization, using technologies such as AWS, Python, Docker, and Cloud Formation.
• Assist in automating deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for data infrastructure and applications, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions to ensure reliable and timely deployments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as CDK or CloudFormation to help manage and version control cloud resources.
• Build and monitor data orchestration workflows with modern tools like Dagster, ensuring efficient data processing and transformation.
• Contribute to developing automated solutions, tech tools, infrastructure and self-service capabilities that simplify onboarding and configuration for developers working in our data environment.
• Support the optimization of data storage and processing systems—including data lakes and data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, SQL Server, S3, RAG Models)—to ensure both performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and maintain observability and monitoring solutions for data pipelines and infrastructure using tools like CloudTrail, LogicMonitor, Metaplane, or DataDog to uphold system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with peers in data engineering, data science, analytics engineering, and operations to share best practices and contribute to the broader adoption of DataOps methodologies.

Additional Job Description:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in Python for data-intensive applications, automation, and
• Strong SQL skills, and experience working with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).
• Familiarity with designing and implementing scalable, cloud-native (containerized) data platforms, including exposure to Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and container orchestration (Docker, ECS).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to modern data orchestration tools (e.g. Dagster) and transformation frameworks (e.g., dbt).
• Basic understanding of data security, governance, and metadata management best practices in cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn, share knowledge, and work within cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and a metrics-first approach to problem solving.
• Bachelor's Degree

Pay Range:

$118,300.00 - $177,400.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you. 

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match. 

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.  

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.