Senior Lead Data Engineer — Cloud Analytics Architect

Chick-fil-A Plainfield, Indiana; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Senior Lead Data Engineer to lead complex analytics projects within Supply Chain. You will design, implement, and optimize analytic data models and pipelines, mentoring peers and guiding cross-functional teams on best practices. Strong SQL/Python skills and cloud architecture experience are essential.

Leading data governance and collaborating with SCDA partners, you will influence project execution and deliver scalable data products that balance performance and cost.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and data modeling skills.
• Deep understanding of cloud database technology.
• Experience with analytic-use data modeling.
• Proficient in SQL and Python.
• Experience developing analytic data models.
• Moderate cloud database architecture experience.
• Strong written and verbal cross-functional communication.
• Fast learner and problem solver.
• Systems thinking with focus on scalability and automation.
• Detail-oriented with careful data investigation.
• Drive for creating impactful change.

Responsibilities

• Translate business logic into scalable data and analytic solutions on complex projects.
• Develop ETL pipelines for Supply Chain consumption with repeatable patterns.
• Develop data and analytics best practices for SCDA adoption.
• Design tool implementations with Databricks, DBT, and cloud compute needs.
• Balance performance, cost, and maintainability in cloud resources.
• Lead design reviews and define patterns for engineering teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data modeling

Cloud database understanding

SQL

Python

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Attention to detail

Impactful change

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Databricks

dbt

Snowflake

Tableau

Job description

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Senior Lead Data Engineer to lead complex analytics projects within Supply Chain. You will design, implement, and optimize analytic data models and pipelines, mentoring peers and guiding cross-functional teams on best practices. Strong SQL/Python skills and cloud architecture experience are essential.

Leading data governance and collaborating with SCDA partners, you will influence project execution and deliver scalable data products that balance performance and cost.