Data Engineer

Kwik Trip, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Kwik Trip, Inc. in La Crosse, WI, is seeking a Data Engineer II to join the Information Technology department. This onsite, full-time role requires 2+ years of data engineering experience and strong SQL, Python, and Spark skills to build scalable pipelines and real-time integrations.

The position offers a competitive full pay range of $85,633.60 to $128,450.14, with profit-sharing bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401k. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a Data Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational and big data databases.
• Proficiency in Python and Spark based data engineering.
• Experience with ELT/ETL tools like SSIS, ADF, Apache Spark Delta Live tables.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, Terraform and stream processing technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures.
• Develop real-time integrations and troubleshoot data infrastructure issues.
• Evaluate and implement emerging data technologies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and data flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Analyze data for trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities.
• Support data transformation, metadata management, and workload orchestration.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Spark

ELT/ETL tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Terraform

Stream processing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SSIS

ADF

Databricks

Snowflake

Delta Live Tables

Apache Spark

Terraform

Job description

Location: Department 671
Shift: Daytime
Experience: 2+ years
Full Pay Range: $85,633.60 to $128,450.14

Actual pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency for the role, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, Kwik Trip gives 40% of pre-tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8-12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage depending on company profitability and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Department: Information Technology

Location: La Crosse Support Center | Onsite

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Kwik Trip’s Data Engineering team is growing! We’re looking for a Data Engineer II who thrives on solving complex data challenges and building scalable infrastructure. If you’re passionate about transforming raw data into actionable insights and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Build, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures


• Develop real-time integrations and troubleshoot data infrastructure issues


• Evaluate and implement emerging data technologies


• Create and maintain technical documentation and data flow diagrams


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives


• Analyze data for trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities


• Support data transformation, metadata management, and workload orchestration

What You’ll Bring

• 2–5 years of experience as a Data Engineer


• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field


• Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational and big data databases


• Proficiency in Python and Spark based data engineering


• Experience with ELT/ETL tools like SSIS, ADF, Apache Spark Delta Live tables


• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, Terraform and stream processing technologies


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and in team settings


• Excellent communication skills

Bonus Points

• Experience with natural language processing or statistical modeling


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and source control best practices

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours

Kwik Trip, Inc. OVERVIEW:

For over 60 years, Kwik Trip, Inc. has operated friendly, clean, trusted, family-owned, local convenience stores in communities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota and Illinois. With a commitment to generosity, Kwik Trip, Inc. is dedicated to treating coworkers and guests like family. We continue to look for ways to improve our guest shopping experience and product offerings, as well as to ensure we provide a safe and fun work environment for our coworkers. We offer competitive wage and benefits and continue to invest in our family of coworkers and provide them with career advancement and growth opportunities.

Kwik Trip, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Function: Information Technology; Customer Service; Design; Engineering; General Business; QA - Quality Control; Research; Strategy - Planning