Job Description:
Lead Data Engineer
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Lead Data Engineer to drive the design, development, and evolution of our next-generation enterprise data platform. In this highly visible role, you will lead the creation of a scalable, governed, and AI-ready data ecosystem that powers advanced analytics, operational excellence, intelligent automation, and digital innovation across our global organization. Working closely with the Data Architect and senior stakeholders, you will help shape the foundation of Huntsman's future data ecosystem.
Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Building and maintaining of scalable enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and monitoring applications
- Driving migration from legacy data model
- Designing, developing and maintaining high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, SQL, Python, and PySpark.
- Integrating, transforming, and standardizing data from multiple business functions and divisions, including Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and other enterprise systems.
- Developing and optimizing batch, near real-time, and real-time data processing solutions to meet business and operational needs.
- Providing leadership to the organization in the Databricks environment
- Enabling advanced analytics, scenario planning, intelligent automation, and AI-driven use cases by delivering scalable and well-governed data solutions.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to data engineers and other technical team members while contributing hands-on to key development activities.
- Defining and promoting data engineering best practices, development standards, and technical guidelines to support sustainable platform growth.
- Partnering with business leaders, process owners, and technology teams to understand requirements and deliver strategic data initiatives that drive business value.
- Acting as a key contributor in Huntsman's data transformation journey, helping shape the future enterprise data landscape and supporting the organization's long-term digital ambitions.
Experience and Competencies
We are looking for a senior data engineering professional with proven experience building enterprise data warehouses, strong expertise in cloud-based data platforms, ETL development and modern data engineering technologies, and the ability to lead complex data initiatives while remaining hands-on in implementation.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT Engineering, Information systems, Analytics, or a related field.
Master’s degree preferred. - 10+ years in Data engineering, Data Warehousing, Analytics Engineering, or related fields.
- Proven experience designing, building, and operating enterprise-scale data warehouse and data platform solutions.
- Strong expertise in SQL, Python, data modelling, ETL/ELT development, and data warehouse architecture.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks / DatabricksApps, PySpark, Datalake architecture, API development, Git & DevOps
- Knowledge of Azure Data Platform, Azure Data Factory, machine learning enablement, data security and governance, compliance requirements, and reporting solutions such as Power BI.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale data transformation initiatives.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for leveraging data to drive business value.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and effectively communicate insights to a multicultural audience.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and ERP/SAP environments is considered an advantage.
Why join us?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, analytics engineering, or related fields
- Experience designing, building, and operating enterprise-scale data warehouse and data platform solutions
- Strong expertise in SQL, Python, data modeling, ETL/ELT development, and data warehouse architecture
- Hands-on experience with Databricks, Databricks Apps, PySpark, data lake architecture, API development, Git, and DevOps
- Knowledge of Azure Data Platform and Azure Data Factory
- Knowledge of machine learning enablement, data security and governance, compliance requirements, and Power BI reporting solutions
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale data transformation initiatives
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
- Master's degree
- Knowledge of supply chain processes and ERP/SAP environments
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
