Sr. Lead Data Engineer — Field Insights & Tech

Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center in Atlanta is seeking a Sr. Lead Data Engineer to lead complex data engineering projects supporting Restaurant Development analytics.

You will design, implement, and optimize analytics infrastructure with strong SQL and Python skills, leveraging DBT and the AWS stack to deliver scalable data solutions. Success requires fluency in data modeling, deep database knowledge, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and BI data modeling skills.
• Deep understanding of database technology and analytic platform data use.
• Experience with DBT and ETL/data transformation tools.
• Proficient in SQL and Python; capable of cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Translate business logic into scalable data and analytic solutions.
• Develop ETL pipelines with scalability in mind and leverage cloud compute resources.
• Own data model and code quality, including documentation.
• Implement data governance and master data management.
• Lead complex projects and enable others to implement impact.

Skills

BI data modeling

Database technology

Analytics platform data

DBT/ETL tools

SQL

Python

AWS Big Data

Cross-functional communication

System thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Databricks

DBT

AWS stack

Tableau

Job description

Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center in Atlanta is seeking a Sr. Lead Data Engineer to lead complex data engineering projects supporting Restaurant Development analytics.

You will design, implement, and optimize analytics infrastructure with strong SQL and Python skills, leveraging DBT and the AWS stack to deliver scalable data solutions. Success requires fluency in data modeling, deep database knowledge, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams.