Lead Data Engineer – Azure & Databricks

Simplot; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, seeks a senior data engineer to solve complex data challenges and drive scalable solutions across platforms. You will work with the data engineering team, mentor peers, and lead technical design reviews to advance the company’s data capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Azure Data Factory and Databricks, SQL modeling, and IaC practices. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years data engineering experience and/or training.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Databricks, SQL, and data modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of a data engineering team; mentors and guides other engineers.
• Performs analysis of technical requirements of high complexity.
• Designs and develops solutions of high complexity.
• Completes technical work individually or through/with other data engineers.
• Leads design and outcome reviews.
• Designs, prepares and executes manual and/or automated test plans and scripts.
• Applies in-depth or broad technical knowledge of data engineering to provide maintenance and support of solutions across multiple areas.
• Represents team to leadership, business, and technical partners.
• Demonstrates technical leadership and exerts influence beyond immediate team.
• Develops innovative architectural solutions to complex problems.
• Integrates technical expertise and business understanding to create superior solutions for company and customers.
• Manages work completed by Vendors for specific initiatives.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Engineering

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure DevOps

SQL

Data Modeling

Job description

Simplot, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, seeks a senior data engineer to solve complex data challenges and drive scalable solutions across platforms. You will work with the data engineering team, mentor peers, and lead technical design reviews to advance the company’s data capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Azure Data Factory and Databricks, SQL modeling, and IaC practices. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience are required.