Senior Data Engineer (P4533)

84.51°; Chicago, Cincinnati (IL, OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 169,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Company holidays

Job summary

84.51° is hiring a data developer to cultivate strategies and solutions for ingesting, storing and distributing big data. You will work with Python, Databricks, Spark, JSON, and SQL within Scrum teams to build products, tools, and features.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and driving improvements in data engineering practices in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional data development experience.
• 3+ years developing with Databricks.
• 3+ years of PySpark/Spark experience.
• 3+ years developing with Python or Java.
• Strong ETL and Data Warehousing understanding.
• Experience with Pipeline Orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD and version control.
• Solid knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/MIS/Math/Analytics/STEM.

Responsibilities

• Participate in designing and developing Databricks and cloud-based solutions.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with architecture and lead engineers to align on best practices.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers.
• Contribute to estimation for new work and releases.
• Collaborate with peers to tackle complex data problems.
• Drive improvements in data engineering practices and processes.
• Adopt and champion new technologies within the team.

Skills

Databricks

PySpark

Python

SQL

ETL concepts

Data warehousing

CI/CD

Git

Agile/Scrum

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/MIS/Math/Analytics/STEM

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Python

Java

CI/CD

Git

Azure

Kubernetes

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.

Powered by cutting‑edge science, we utilize first‑party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer‑centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.

84.51° follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.

Join us at 84.51°!

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with the Kroger Family of Companies (i.e. H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status).

SUMMARY

As a data developer, you will cultivate strategies and solutions to ingest, store and distribute our big data. Our developers use Python, Databricks, Spark, JSON, and SQL in scrum teams to developer the products, tools and features.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the design and development of Databricks and Cloud‑based solutions
• Implement automated unit and integration testing
• Collaborate with architecture and lead engineers to ensure consistent development practices
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers
• Participate in the estimation process for new work and releases
• Collaborate with other engineers to solve and bring new perspectives to complex problems
• Drive improvements in data engineering practices, procedures, and ways of working
• Embrace new technologies and an ever‑changing environment

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years proven ability of professional Data Development experience
• 3+ years proven ability of developing with Databricks
• 3+ years of experience with PySpark/Spark
• 3+ years of experience developing with either Python or Java
• Full understanding of ETL concepts and Data Warehousing concepts
• Experience with Pipeline Orchestration
• Experience with CI/CD
• Experience with version control software
• Strong understanding of Agile Principles (Scrum)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or STEM)

PREFERRED SKILLS – Experience in the following is a plus

• Experience with Azure
• Experience with Databricks Delta Tables, Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables
• Proficient with Relational Data Modeling
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Python Library Development
• Experience with FastAPI/Flask service development
• Experience working with AKS/Kubernetes/Helm
• Experience with DevOps / Monitoring & Reliability
• Experience with Structured Streaming (Spark or otherwise)
• Experience with Kafka and/or Azure Event Hub
• Experience with Github SaaS / Github Actions
• Experience with Terraform
• Exposure to BI Tooling (Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, etc.)

Pay Transparency and Benefits

• The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
• Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
• Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self‑care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in‑network and out‑of‑network benefit. Vision: with in‑network and out‑of‑network benefit.
• Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
• Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company‑paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.

$98,000 - $169,050 USD