Data Engineer Tech Lead, Senior Analyst

Join to apply for the Data Engineer Tech Lead, Senior Analyst role at Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. The team you will be a part of The Global Information Technology team plays a strategic role in driving technology and digital transformation across the company. The Data and AI team is responsible for designing, delivering, and evolving technology solutions to improve data usage and drive long-term business results. This Role In Summary The Data Engineer Lead oversees and guides the Data Engineering team, ensuring high-quality, efficient delivery of data solutions. This role is responsible for onboarding and supporting team members, promoting reference architectures, reviewing code, and approving deployments. The Lead drives productivity improvements, coordinates with other technical teams and vendors, ensures knowledge transfer and adherence to governance and architecture standards, supports Data Platform automation initiatives, and acts as an escalation point for critical incidents. Your Responsibilities Will Include Onboard and support new members of the Data Engineering team. Promote the use of reference architectures for Data Engineering. Review code and approve deployment of data integrations. Measure and improve productivity and efficiency of the Data Engineers. Coordinate Data Engineering needs with other vendors (OS Team, SAP Team, etc). Ensure Data Integrations KT sessions are delivered to the Support Team and that data governance and architecture standards are followed. Support the Data Platform Analyst on building/testing of Data Platform enhancements. Provide guidance for the Support Team to solve critical incidents (as an escalation point). Minimum Requirements Extensive experience in Data Engineering and leading engineering teams. Strong knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT pipelines, and modern data platforms. Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other relevant programming languages. Experience with code review processes and deployment approval. Understanding of data architecture, governance, and DevSecOps practices. Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including vendors and cross‑functional teams. Proven track record in measuring and improving team productivity. Preferred Skills And Experiences Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Familiarity with reference architectures and data product design. Knowledge of SAP and enterprise data systems. Strong mentoring, coaching, and onboarding capabilities. Experience delivering knowledge transfer and training sessions. Familiarity with data security, compliance, and governance frameworks. Strong communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr