Senior Data Engineer - Logistics (Springdale, AR Terminal Office)

StartupNWA; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and manage real-time data pipelines, ensuring secure, scalable architectures and cost-efficient cloud usage. You will drive data-driven decisions by delivering robust ETL processes and governance across multiple systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead complex data projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business goals, while maintaining strong privacy practices and enterprise-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; transportation data preferred.
• Strong background in data streaming, ETL, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable data solutions including warehousing and big data technologies.
• Lead development of data visualization strategies for data-driven decisions at a strategic level.
• Design and orchestrate complex data pipelines and ETL processes; optimize data models.
• Mentor junior engineers in SQL, scripting, and dashboards.
• Implement advanced data governance frameworks and robust security measures.
• Optimize cloud costs by efficient data architectures.
• Design and deploy enterprise-scale data visualization solutions.
• Interact with 3rd party vendors to evaluate tools.
• Resolve escalations and ensure data privacy compliance.
• Communicate with stakeholders to address data visualization needs.

Skills

Data streaming

Data architecture

Big data technologies

Data security

Leadership/mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Job Details

** This position will sit 100% onsite at our Springdale, AR Terminal Office. Remote Work Is Not Available For This Role. **

** Relocation Assistance is Not Available For This Position. **

Job Summary

The Senior Data Engineers are experts in data streaming, building data pipelines that support real-time data refreshes and are cost-optimized for computing resources. They deeply understand data security, implementing row-level and column-level security measures. This role typically involves leading the implementation of complex projects, using advanced big data technologies, and ensuring robust data pipeline orchestration across multiple systems to help drive better business outcomes. Your insights will help shape strategic decisions and enhance operational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect scalable data solutions, including data warehousing and big data technologies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Lead the development of data visualization strategies, ensuring they contribute to data-driven decision-making at a strategic level.

• Lead the design and orchestration of complex data pipelines and ETL processes, focusing on optimizing data models.

• Mentor junior engineers in SQL, scripting, and advanced data visualization techniques, ensuring the creation of intuitive and visually appealing dashboards.

• Implement advanced data governance frameworks and ensure robust data security measures.

• Optimize cloud costs by strategically using cloud resources and efficient data architectures.

• Design and deploy enterprise-scale data visualization solutions, optimizing performance within tools.

• Interact with 3rd party vendors to incorporate new functionality and evaluate tools.

• Resolve complex escalations and situations, driving effective resolutions.

• Ensure adherence to data privacy and security practices to protect sensitive information.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand and address their needs through data visualization.

• Perform other assigned job-related duties that align with our organization's vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required. 4 years of related experience may be acceptable.

Preferred Certification(s)

Any relevant certifications.

Experience

3+ years of relevant and practical experience required; experience in transportation data preferred.

Special Skills

• Advanced skills in data streaming and real-time data processing.

• Expertise in designing complex data architectures and scalable systems.

• Deep knowledge of big data technologies and extensive experience with data security measures.

• Ability to lead data architecture reviews and approvals.

Soft Skills

• Project Management: Learning and understanding complex data initiatives from conception to completion.

• Mentorship: Guiding junior team members in their professional development

• Strategic Thinking: Aligning data solutions with broader organizational goals.

• Communication: Articulating data strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Resolving complex data challenges and escalations.

• Adaptability: Staying current with rapidly evolving data technologies and best practices.

• Creativity: Innovating new approaches to data pipeline design and optimization.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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