Lead Data Engineer
Description
84.51° Overview:
84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.
Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.
84.51° follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.
Join us at 84.51°!
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PLEASE NOTE:Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United Stated and with the Kroger Family of Companies (i.e. H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
LEAD DATA ENGINEER
SUMMARY:
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will design and implement solutions to ingest, store, transform, and distribute big data on Azure Cloud. Our developers use Databricks (Spark, SQL, PySpark), Databricks Workflows, Python, JSON, and SQL to build products, tools, and features that power customer personalization at scale. Communication and Collaboration with Product and Data science are critical to success and are expected for this role to be successful.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take ownership of features and drive them to completion through all phases of the entire 84.51° SDLC. This includes external facing and internal applications as well as process improvement activities such as:
*Develop Business Domain understanding, bridges this to technical stakeholders
*Sets technical strategy in partnership with Data Science, Product, Architecture, and Kroger partners
*Oversees team(s) of Engineers including operations and development, blended Offshore/Onshore
*Provide mentoring to junior resources
*Lead design and development of Databricks-based solutions
*Perform development of REST APIs hosted in Kubernetes
*Execute unit and integration testing
*Collaborate with senior resources to ensure consistent development practices
*Bring new perspectives to problems and be driven to improve yourself and the way things are done
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
*Bachelor’s degree typically in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics or another technically strong program.
*5+ years proven ability of professional data development experience
*Strong understanding of Agile Principles (Scrum)
*5+ years proven ability of developing with Spark (Databricks, PySpark)
*Full understanding of ETL concepts and data warehousing concepts
*3+ year developing experience with Python
*1+ year developing experience with REST APIs
*1+ year experience with Kubernetes
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Pay Transparency and Benefits
- The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
- Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
- Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
- Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
- Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 23 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (5)
- Preferred First Name
- How did you first learn about 84.51° and this position?
- Who is your current employer?
- LinkedIn Profile
- Website or Portfolio optional
Pick from a list (14)
- What state do you permanently reside in?
- Which work location would you prefer?
- We have an in-office expectation for Monday-Friday and candidates must live in one of our hub locations or be willing to relocate (relocation assistance is provided). Please select one of the following that applies:
- Have you ever been employed by 84.51°?
- Are you or have you ever been employed by dunnhumby?
- Are you or have you ever been employed by Kroger Co.?
- Are you bound by any commitments, contracts or agreements with your current or former employer(s) that might affect your employment with 84.51°?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.? Proof of eligibility will be required before you can be employed.
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status)?
- If you currently hold a visa, what type do you hold?
- California Applicant Privacy Notice
- The essential functions of this position have been listed in the job posting. Can you perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying as they are listed in the job posting with or without reasonable accommodation?
- As part of the hiring process, applications who receive an offer of employment may be asked to submit to a drug screen test to detect the presence of certain drugs or their metabolites. Offers are conditioned on passage of that test. If you are asked to submit to a drug test and you refuse to be tested, or you do not pass, 84.51° will revoke any offer of employment. All drug tests will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state law and will be done by way of urine collection and screening. Therapeutic levels of medically prescribed or over the counter medicines may lead to positive test results. If offered a position, would you be willing to be screened for illegal drug use in the next 24 hours?
- If offered a position, would you be willing to submit to a criminal background check, a previous employment verification check, and/or an education verification check?
Written answers (4)
- What is your current permanent address?
- Why are you interested in 84.51° and this position?
- What knowledge and skills do you bring to 84.51° to enable you for success?
- If your current employer is the Kroger Family of Companies, please list what department you are currently in, who your manager is, and state whether you've informed your manager of your application or not. Please input N/A if you do not currently work for Kroger. optional