JM Smucker Company

Lead Platform Engineer

JM Smucker Company • $110K — $135K *
Orrville, OH 44667In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in platform engineering, analytics platform administration, or data platform roles
  • Strong expertise in enterprise-scale Tableau and analytics environments
  • Proven ability to define and drive platform standards at scale
  • Experience in modern data platforms and cloud-based analytics ecosystems
  • Background in data transformation or modernization initiatives
  • Deep knowledge of Databricks administration and optimization
  • Proficient in Python, Terraform, and SQL

Responsibilities

  • Define and govern platform administration and architectural standards across relevant analytics technologies
  • Establish secure and scalable platform architectures, ensuring reliability and usability
  • Drive adoption of best practices through collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Lead database administration practices for Databricks, including performance optimization
  • Own monitoring and health strategies for analytics platforms, ensuring service quality
  • Define DevOps standards and implement CI/CD processes for secure deployments
  • Manage platform operations, incident response, and risk compliance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum onsite requirement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the organization
  • Access to cutting-edge data analytics technologies
  • Engagement with strategic vendor partnerships
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity as the Lead Platform Engineer, Enterprise Data Platform

The Lead Platform Engineer serves as the technical authority responsible for defining the administration, governance, and operational excellence of the Enterprise Data Platform. This role drives platform standardization, performance, governance, and usability, ensuring that analytics, data science, and data engineering teams can efficiently build, access, and trust data products. The role is accountable for end-to-end platform health, including Tableau Cloud administration, Databricks platform configuration, Atlan configuration and overall ecosystem reliability. It establishes the technical foundation that supports scalable analytics, models, reporting, and data engineering workloads across the enterprise.

Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

Platform Architecture & Standards
  • Define, implement, and govern platform administration, standards, architectural patterns, and operational guardrails across Tableau Cloud, Databricks, Atlan, and related analytics technologies.
  • Establish scalable and secure platform architectures, including environment strategy, permissions models, workspace design, content promotion, job orchestration, and compute governance.
  • Standardize deployment, configuration, and operational processes to improve consistency, reliability, and maintainability across the analytics ecosystem.
  • Drive adoption of platform best practices through collaboration with engineering, architecture, security, and business teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise governance and data management policies.


Platform Enablement
  • Lead Databricks database administration practices, including Unity Catalog governance, schema and metadata management, performance optimization, storage lifecycle management, data retention, and access control standards
  • Define how platform capabilities are used to support scalable analytics and data pipelines
  • Establish standards for job execution and scheduling
  • Ensure platform supports medallion architecture patterns and modern ingestion approaches


Reliability, Observability & Performance
  • Own the monitoring, observability, and operational health strategy for Tableau Cloud, Databricks, Atlan, and related analytics platforms.
  • Establish proactive health checks, alerting frameworks, and performance monitoring capabilities to ensure platform reliability, availability, and service quality.
  • Drive continuous optimization of platform performance by identifying and resolving issues affecting dashboards, data pipelines, compute resources, and end-user experience.
  • Define, monitor, and communicate platform SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics while leading vendor engagement and escalation management to support service excellence.


DevOps & Automation
  • Define, design and implement DevOps standards, deployment processes, and release management practices across Tableau Cloud, Databricks, Atlan, and supporting platform technologies.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD processes that enable secure, reliable, and repeatable deployment of platform configurations, analytics assets, and data products.
  • Establish Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards to improve consistency, scalability, auditability, and operational efficiency across environments.
  • Drive automation of platform provisioning, configuration management, access controls, monitoring, and operational processes to reduce manual administration and improve service quality.


Cost Optimization & Efficiency
  • Design and implement platform cost management standards, ensuring efficient utilization of compute, storage, licensing, and infrastructure resources.
  • Monitor platform consumption and performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities and drive cost-effective, scalable platform operations.


Platform Operations & Lifecycle Management
  • Own platform operations, incident management, escalations, and root cause analysis, driving corrective actions that improve platform reliability and service quality.
  • Lead platform releases, upgrades, change management, and deployment governance, including testing, validation, communication, and rollback planning.
  • Partner with Risk, Security, and Governance teams to ensure audit readiness, disaster recovery, business continuity, and adherence to enterprise compliance requirements.


Product management
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships and partnership activities, collaborating with platform owners and technology leaders to evaluate vendor roadmaps, influence product direction, and drive adoption of capabilities that deliver measurable business value.
  • Assess platform investments, vendor offerings, and emerging technologies to ensure platform capabilities, contracts, and roadmaps align with organizational objectives and long-term platform strategy.


What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, analytics platform administration, or data platform roles
  • Strong experience supporting enterprise-scale Tableau and analytics environments
  • Proven ability to define platform standards and drive adoption at scale
  • Experience supporting modern data platforms and cloud-based analytics ecosystems
  • Experience operating within data transformation or modernization initiatives
  • Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, Governance, Data Engineering, and Analytics teams
  • Deep expertise in Databricks, Tableau or related administration and optimization
  • Strong experience with Databricks administration, platform configuration and operations
  • Advanced understanding of analytics platform design and data access patterns
  • Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and performance tuning solutions
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and access control frameworks
  • Python, Terraform, SQL


Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):
  • Audit and compliance controls
  • Catalog and governance tools such as Atlan
  • Medallion architecture and data modeling concepts
  • Cloud platforms like AWS
  • Data ingestion platforms such as Fivetran
  • CI/CD, automation, and deployment practices
  • Cloud platform concepts and data storage architectures
  • Analytics Platform support with current and future AI capabilities


About JM Smucker Company

J.M. Smucker Company manufactures and supplies spreads, warm beverages, sweeteners, condiments, decorating syrups, and milk products.

JM Smucker Company Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to explore the job opportunities at JM Smucker Company, a leader in the food industry known for its strong values and commitment to quality. As we continue to grow, we invite you to join our team of professionals, where innovation and leadership thrive. Work You’ll Do Join JM Smucker Company’s dynamic team to help drive growth and innovation in one of the most respected companies in the food sector. At JM Smucker, we are dedicated to transforming our business while upholding our unique culture of integrity and responsibility. Lead in a Unique Market Position At JM Smucker Company, you will find yourself at the crossroads of consumer needs and cutting-edge solutions. With a focus on diversity and professional development, we empower our employees to lead and innovate within the industry. Engage with a Skilled Team of Professionals Collaborate with over 7,000 dedicated employees who bring their skills and passion to our teams every day. At JM Smucker, we believe in nurturing talent through comprehensive training and development programs, ensuring that every team member can achieve their career goals. Introducing the JM Smucker Leadership and Innovation Initiative We are committed to fostering leadership and innovation across all levels of our company. This initiative is designed to support our employees in mastering their professional journey through continuous learning and leadership opportunities. Do Innovative Work Be part of a company that is as committed to innovation as it is to producing high-quality products. At JM Smucker Company, you will work on projects that challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what is possible in the food industry. Be Part of a Great Team Experience a culture that values teamwork, leadership, and diversity. Our teams are made up of individuals from various backgrounds, working together to achieve common goals and drive success in the industry. Future-Proof Your Career With JM Smucker Company, your career is in good hands. We offer a variety of job opportunities, from internships to full-time positions, each accompanied by competitive benefits and the chance for growth. Whether you are just starting out or looking to advance your career, JM Smucker provides the resources and support to help you succeed. Explore Discover how our commitment to innovation leads to superior products and services: [Explore Our Innovations] Read more about how our teams are pioneering new techniques and flavors in the food industry. The JM Smucker Company Difference Our commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity sets us apart in the food industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to their growth and development. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, creative, and driven individuals to join our team. [SEARCH JM SMUCKER JOBS] Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the people who work here. [READ CAREERS BLOG] Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at JM Smucker Company. [SUBSCRIBE FOR JOB ALERTS]
Learn more about JM Smucker Company
Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.9 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$955.6 million
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$8.1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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