Data Platform Engineer

About Forge 

At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from idea into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities — all united by one goal: improving lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins.

Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won’t just watch innovation happen — you’ll be part of it. Whether you’re scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you’ll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join the Technology Services team to support our state-of-the-art gene therapy manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure and pipelines that support enterprise-wide analytics, reporting, and decision-making.

As we advance our data platform capabilities, you will also have the opportunity to support the adoption and implementation of Microsoft Fabric. While prior experience with Microsoft Fabric is not required, familiarity with modern data platforms and a willingness to learn are strongly valued.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data from a variety of sources.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and ensure quality, security, and governance.
• Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources (e.g., databases, APIs, data warehouses).
• Apply data transformation techniques, including cleansing, enrichment, aggregation, and filtering.
• Monitor and optimize performance of data processing systems, identifying bottlenecks and applying performance tuning strategies.
• Conduct data validation and implement quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness across the pipeline.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of cloud-based data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric and similar technologies.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in data engineering, data integration, data modeling, or related fields.
• Ability to develop scalable, high-performing data pipelines that support AI, ML, and BI applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++, and tools like SQL, R, SAS, or Excel.
• Experience working with modern data architectures, including cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or Snowflake (Fabric experience preferred but not required).
• Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Oracle, Hadoop).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with an ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a track record of resolving complex data issues.
• Ability to work onsite (in Columbus, Ohio) 1 week/month is strongly preferred. 

This position works in a typical office environment where the physical work demands will vary depending on the specific tasks and duties required of the job. This is largely a sedentary role; persons holding office positions are generally subject to inside environmental conditions having the lighting, temperature, and noise of an open floor-plan office environment. Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment. Regularly communicate with others in person, over the phone, and electronically. Must be able to move and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.

Forge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Forge Your Future with Us

What sets Forge apart is our culture of H.O.P.E. We are hardworking, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open, creating a space where ideas flow freely and every voice is valued. We are purpose-driven, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are engaged, energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.

At Forge, your growth matters. We’re committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are our greatest investment, and we’re proud to see team members grow with us.

If you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us — and be part of something bigger than yourself.

We’ve Got You Covered

We take the health and happiness of our employees seriously and are consistently evaluating new ways to make our benefits truly UnFORGEttable.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day at Forge, with 90% of premiums covered for team members as well as dependents
• Competitive PTO (plus 14 paid company holidays)
• Annual bonus for all full-time employees
• 401(K) company match
• Onsite gym
• Fully-stocked kitchen with free food/drinks
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave - additional discount programs include childcare support & dependent care
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Wellness benefits (financial planning services, mental health counseling, employer paid disability)
• Professional & Personal development resources