Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid)
Work Authorization:
Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Must‑haves: Heavy SQL/PostgreSQL, Airflow (pipelines/orchestration), Python, ERP/CRM data in finance/ops, Linux (on‑prem familiarity).
THE ROLE
Xylem is seeking a Data Engineer – Business Automation & Analytics to join our global team. This role builds and supports data and analytics platforms that power Finance, Operations, and Customer tools across the organization.
The Data Engineer is responsible for critical design, support, and management of key internal data platform applications. You’ll design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, dashboards, and automations that enable smarter, data-driven decisions supporting Xylem’s mission
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and build data pipelines that aggregate and clean data from multiple sources (DB2, Dynamics AX, Progress OpenEdge, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.)
Develop and optimize SQL models in PostgreSQL
Automate transformations and workflow orchestration using Airflow / Python
Deploy and maintain analytics infrastructure across Dev / Test / Prod Linux environments
Design and publish Power BI datasets and dashboards using DAX and SQL
Partner with process owners and business leads to define metrics and improve data quality
Document data flows and automation logic to ensure maintainability and transparency
Troubleshoot performance and data issues across systems and environments
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Data Engineering, Business Information Systems, or related field
3+ years hands on experience building and maintaining data pipelines or ETL jobs
Experience with PostgreSQL (preferred) or other RDBMS
Familiarity with Linux / Red Hat environments and version control (Git)
Understanding of ERP, CRM, and MRP data models (Dynamics, Salesforce, etc.)
Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools (DAX, data modeling)
Solid communication, documentation, and follow through
#LI-ED
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Top Skills
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm|
1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
