Senior IT Data Engineer (Onsite)

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior IT Data Engineer to design and orchestrate complex data pipelines and ETL processes for real-time data needs. You will architect scalable data solutions, including warehousing, while enforcing strong data governance and security measures across cloud resources.

You will lead data visualization initiatives, optimize architectures for cost efficiency, and collaborate with vendors to evaluate new tools, driving data-driven decisions at a strategic level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of relevant data engineering experience.
• Experience with data security implementations and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and orchestration of complex data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Architect scalable data solutions, including data warehousing and big data technologies.
• Implement advanced data governance frameworks and robust data security measures.
• Optimize cloud costs by strategically using cloud resources and efficient data architectures.
• Lead the development of data visualization strategies for data-driven decisions.
• Design and deploy enterprise-scale data visualization solutions, optimizing performance.
• Oversee complex data pipeline orchestration and system integration.
• Interact with 3rd party vendors to evaluate tools and capabilities.
• Resolve escalations and ensure compliance with privacy practices.
• Communicate with stakeholders to address needs through data visualization.

Skills

Data streaming

ETL design

Cloud cost optimization

Data security

Data governance

Data pipelines

Data visualization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Apache Spark

Big data platforms

Job description

Job Details

* Not eligible for immigration/work authorization support now or in the future *

* Not eligible for relocation assistance *

The Senior IT 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and orchestration of complex data pipelines and ETL processes, focusing on optimizing data models.
• Architect scalable data solutions, including data warehousing and big data technologies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement advanced data governance frameworks and ensure robust data security measures.
• Optimize cloud costs by strategically using cloud resources and efficient data architectures.
• Lead the development of data visualization strategies, ensuring they contribute to data-driven decision-making at a strategic level.
• Design and deploy enterprise-scale data visualization solutions, optimizing performance within tools.
• Oversee complex data pipeline orchestration and ensure seamless integration across systems.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.
• Preferred Certification(s): Any relevant IT Certification.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant and practical experience.

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.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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.

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