The Home Depot

Lead Online Data Engineer

The Home Depot$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in data engineering or related field
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline
  • Proficient in Python and Google BigQuery
  • Experience with data flow automation using PySpark and AirFlow
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React
  • Ability to develop and maintain APIs
  • Strong understanding of predictive and prescriptive analytics

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal teams to align data solutions with business needs
  • Lead and manage complex data engineering projects
  • Guide teams in developing scalable and efficient data architectures
  • Communicate data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Mentor junior data engineers and ensure adherence to best practices
  • Drive technical exploration for innovative analytics solutions
  • Support the development and maintenance of data validation methods

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools in data engineering
  • Flexible work schedule with remote working options
  • Participation in an innovative data-driven culture
Full Job Description
Online Data Engineer teams at The Home Depot translate business requirements and build the infrastructure needed to capture customer, financial, or operational data. They acquire datasets that align with business needs and develop algorithms to transform data into useful, actionable information. Additionally, they build, test, and maintain database pipeline architectures. They create new data validation methods and data analysis tools. Data Engineers develop application programming interfaces (APIs) to retrieve data. Our Data Engineers develop, host, and maintain in-house enterprise solutions to improve reliability and confidence through monitoring, continually testing, and validating the products we support. These associates use big-data techniques to cleanse, organize and transform data and to maintain, defend and update data structures and integrity on an automated basis.

The Lead Online Data Engineer position operates as a functional / technical expert in the discipline, and is responsible for the establishment of best practices for sustainable data solutions. In addition, they act as a formal mentor to guide the engineers / senior engineers in development of their solutions and providing overall technical guidance and oversight to ensure the solution meets the needs of the organization and does not pose risk or undue harm.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 20% - Business Collaboration - Leverage extensive business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Partner with Other Orgs to understand potential for new tools and ways to maintain technical agility for advanced analytics.
  • 25% - Project Management & Team Support - Lead and manage large and complex projects and teams; Provide direction on prioritization of work and ensure quality of work; Collaborate with managers and team in the distribution of workload and resources; Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) on both predictive and prescriptive analytics; Drive effective Agile project delivery protocols to assure we gather and surface reliable, actionable enterprise level analytics; Ensure the team comprehends and applies the established processes and standards and mentor team on development.
  • 30% - Solution Development - Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation; Develops solutions to transform data into useful, actionable information.
  • 25% - Technical Exploration & Development - Guide and direct project teams in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs; Provide technical education on advanced analytics to analytics community; Drive analytics teams to get matured in predictive and prescriptive analytics.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports to the Senior Manager or Above
  • This position has 0 direct reports


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters in a quantitative field (Analytics, Computer Science, Math, Physics, Statistics, Management, etc.) or relevant work experience
  • Ability to stich and maintain data from multiple sources
  • Ability to use JavaScript, Front-end development frameworks (React, Nucleus), and QA apps (Retina, KPI Shield, Alert Goose)
  • Ability to produce tags for site data
  • Ability to code in Python, Google BigQuery to stitch and enrich the raw data from multiple sources
  • Ability to use PySpark, AirFlow, and DataProc to engineer and automate data flows pipelines
  • Ability to optimize the pipelines run time and lower the cost on slots/storage consumption
  • Ability to prioritize requests and manage a product roadmap
  • Demonstrated expertise of how to model and mine data
  • Demonstrated expertise of how to build and maintain data pipelines
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the business to support future data needs and proactive data management


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • 6


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • No previous leadership experience


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • No previous leadership experience


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Action Oriented
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Develops Talent
  • Drives Engagement
  • Drives Results
  • Manages Conflict

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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