Global Data Engineer

Job Summary

Are you passionate about building scalable data solutions that drive transformation?

Come join us, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products

This opportunity sits within our Taste business unit where we craft unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Data Analytics team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data-driven solutions that support business decision-making. As a key member of the team, you will not only be responsible for the traditional tasks of delivering high quality datasets, but you will have the opportunity to go further, deeply understand the business requirements and have a driving impact as we continue to grow our young team.

Where You will make a difference

• Data Engineering
• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines with strong emphasis on documentation and automated testing for reliability.
• Collaborate with the team to manage and enhance the Snowflake-based data warehouse solution.
• Work with stakeholders of varying technical expertise to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data assets.
• Data Modeling
• Apply dimensional modeling techniques to support analytics and reporting needs.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of data modeling principles and optimize queries for performance; familiarity with medallion architecture or similar layered approaches is a plus.
• Business Intelligence Enablement
• Partner with data analysts to understand dashboarding and reporting requirements.
• Develop structured, accessible data assets to enable custom dashboards in Power BI.
• Environment Setup & Best Practices
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, data quality monitoring, and database organization; help define best practices for a scalable and maintainable data ecosystem.
• Team Collaboration & Culture
• Thrive in a greenfield environment within a structured system; foster openness and teamwork to tackle challenges collectively.
• Technical Skills Development
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies in data engineering and BI; proactively develop new skills to meet evolving business needs.
  
  

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL, and one or more data related languages such as R or Python.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Adept at code development best practices: GIT, branching strategies, code formatting and a keen eye for standardization
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skill
  
  

What makes you stand out?

• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake preferred), dbt, and orchestration tools like Airflow.
• Skilled in creating dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Familiarity with chemical industry data standards and regulations, and experience working in Agile development environments.
  
  

Why Choose Us?

At IFF, we combine science and creativity to deliver solutions that make a difference. We offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the Flavor industry
• Drive digital transformation in a global manufacturing environment.
• Join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools and opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being.
  
  

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more