Senior Analytics Engineer: Lead Data Value Chain Leadership

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k program

FSAs

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to lead data value chain development, modeling, and analytics across the organization.

You will translate business requests into scalable data solutions, mentor teammates, and collaborate with product and analytics teams to deliver high-quality data products and insights that drive strategic decisions.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, strong SQL and Python skills, and openness to AI tool usage to enhance data workflows.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field.
• Multiple years of experience working with complex topics in data engineering, data modeling, data analytics, etc.
• Experience leading multi-people projects to completion.
• Can effectively problem-solve and get to the root cause when troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to influence business stakeholders to help drive more data-driven decision making throughout the company.
• Highly organized both in terms of work management and written code.
• Highly proficient in SQL.
• Skilled in Python.
• Open to utilize AI tools in day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Convert business requests to code and frameworks in a way that is effective and understandable for even the most complex of issues.
• Support the team in the creation and maintenance of the standard elements in an end-to-end data value chain.
• Document internal knowledge and best practices as necessary.
• Lead the execution of complex projects from a technical standpoint.
• Implement processes, standards, and technologies to enable a higher level of effectiveness, and a higher quality of data products.
• Provide active feedback and mentoring on technical abilities of more junior team members.
• Work with PMs effectively to plan out larger projects from a resourcing and timing perspective.
• Brainstorm new innovative data solutions with stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders to truly understand the needs of the departments.
• Ensure business teams can effectively utilize data model and are aware of trade-offs, gotchas, etc.
• Communicate progress and gather feedback on projects with the business.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Data analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

AI tools familiarity

Job description

Home Chef is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to lead data value chain development, modeling, and analytics across the organization.

You will translate business requests into scalable data solutions, mentor teammates, and collaborate with product and analytics teams to deliver high-quality data products and insights that drive strategic decisions.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, strong SQL and Python skills, and openness to AI tool usage to enhance data workflows.