Expert Data Product - Data Lake

Nestlé S.A.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas seeks a Data Product Expert to own and evolve our enterprise data lake as a product. You will balance technical depth with business fluency, partnering across functions to deliver reliable, secure, cost-efficient data services aligned to Nestlé standards.

You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of data lake products, drive adoption of Azure Data Lake and Snowflake platforms, and ensure governance and quality across data assets while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data platforms, product ownership, or data engineering, delivering enterprise-scale data products.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, specifically the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse) or Snowflake
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner managing backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder alignment in an agile delivery model
• 3+ years of experience with data architecture, integrations, data warehousing, and full stack or back-end development

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data lake products, including vision, roadmap, backlog prioritization, and value realization
• Translate business and analytics requirements into scalable data platform capabilities and reusable data assets
• Ensure seamless integration of structured and unstructured data across upstream and downstream systems
• Drive adoption and optimization of cloud-based data platforms, including the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse) and Snowflake
• Leverage APIs, storage optimization, and distributed compute to enable scalable and performant data pipelines
• Embed data governance, metadata management, and quality standards, and liaison with the zone and global teams for alignment
• Lead agile delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement through automation and monitoring

Skills

Data platforms

Product ownership

Agile delivery

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Azure Data Lake

Databricks

Synapse

Snowflake

Job description

As the digital arm for the world's largest food and beverage company, Nestlé IT & Digital Americas harnesses the power of data, analytics, and innovative technology to deliver transformative solutions and business resiliency for Nestlé businesses and iconic brands from Purina® to Nescafé®.We’re innovators, strategic collaborators, value multipliers, and digital business leaders committed to delivering results that create meaningful experiences and drive value, enabling Nestlé to win in the marketplace. By joining, you become part of a 150-year legacy and a global team of 270,000+. We invest in our people—their growth, development, and sense of belonging. This shared unity and purpose is what motivates individuals to join, stay, and advance their careers within Nestlé.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Join Nestlé IT & Digital, supporting Nestlé USA, as a Data Product Expert accountable for managing and evolving our enterprise data lake as a product, enabling scalable, trusted, and AI-ready data services across the enterprise. This role balances technical depth with business fluency, partnering across functions, business teams, and the data organization within IT & Digital to translate priorities into reliable, secure, cost-efficient, and reusable data services. You'll ensure the data lake is aligned with enterprise data strategy and Nestlé standards, and liaison with the zone to ensure alignment with the global organization.

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data lake products, including vision, roadmap, backlog prioritization, and value realization
• Translate business and analytics requirements into scalable data platform capabilities and reusable data assets
• Ensure seamless integration of structured and unstructured data across upstream and downstream systems
• Drive adoption and optimization of cloud-based data platforms, including the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse) and Snowflake
• Leverage APIs, storage optimization, and distributed compute to enable scalable and performant data pipelines
• Embed data governance, metadata management, and quality standards, and liaison with the zone and global teams for alignment
• Lead agile delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement through automation and monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in data platforms, product ownership, or data engineering, including delivering enterprise-scale data products
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud data platforms, specifically the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse) or Snowflake
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner managing backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder alignment in an agile delivery model
• 3+ years of experience with data architecture, integrations, data warehousing, and full stack or back‑end development

Other

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred
• Working knowledge of Python for data processing, automation, or analytics is preferred
• Experience applying FinOps practices to optimize cost, usage, and performance in cloud data platforms is preferred
• Familiarity with AI/ML data pipelines and enabling data for advanced analytics is preferred

Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "Other"? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate pay range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000 per year. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more athttps://nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us .

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Nearest Major Market: Arlington Virginia
Nearest Secondary Market: Washington DC