Senior Data Engineer

Steelcase Inc

$97K — $121K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Engineer, or Software Engineer in the US
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Azure, and Python
  • Strong grasp of data engineering concepts including data pipelines and scalability
  • Authorized to work in the US full-time; no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product teams to define and scope Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)
  • Design and build big data solutions using tools like Databricks and Apache Spark
  • Architect and develop scalable data pipelines from diverse data sources
  • Implement data architecture patterns for scalable and maintainable solutions
  • Establish data lineage and document information flows for observability
  • Streamline data acquisition processes with analytics stakeholders
  • Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance, resolving issues collaboratively
  • Research and validate new data tools and frameworks through proofs of concept
  • Implement enterprise data governance models to promote data quality and standards
  • Manage data platform infrastructure ensuring availability and security

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Innovative work environment
  • Collaboration with multi-functional teams
  • Engagement in cutting-edge data technologies
Full Job Description
Description

We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer who will help transform enterprise data into reliable, scalable solutions by developing modern data pipelines and partnering closely with analytics, data science, and engineering teams.

Supporting Meaningful Work

  • Collaborate with product owners, managers and engineers, help with scoping and defining Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define, design, and build big data solutions using tools and programming languages like Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, etc.
  • Architect and develop scalable and robust data pipelines using data from diverse sources, databases, APIs, applications and files (e.g. Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, GCP Big Query).
  • Apply data architecture patterns (e.g., event-driven, medallion, data lakehouse) to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of data solutions.
  • Perform data mapping, establish data lineage, define data contracts, and document information flows to ensure observability and traceability (e.g. Azure Purview, Lakehouse Monitoring).
  • Collaborate with data consumers (e.g. data analytics stakeholders and data scientists) to streamline the data acquisition and curation process.
  • Monitor, optimize and troubleshoot data pipeline performance issues and coordinate the issue resolution process with the respective individuals/partner teams.
  • Research and promote new tools and techniques to shape the future of the data platform, and build POCs to validate these new concepts including, but not limited to, data processing frameworks, distributed storage systems, data orchestration and workflow tools. (e.g. Databricks Lakebase, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Stream Analytics).
  • Implement an enterprise data governance model (e.g., Databricks Unity Catalog) and actively promote data protection, sharing, reuse, quality, and standards.
  • Architect, develop, and manage the data platform infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security, utilizing multiple methods such as infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps).


Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of full-time experience in US as Data Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Software engineer or similar position.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Azure, and Python.
  • Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, including data pipelines and scalable data processing solutions.
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.


Desired Skills and Experience

  • Experience with Data Governance practices and frameworks.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms. While Azure experience is preferred, candidates with relevant experience in AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are also encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge of Scala is preferred.


The starting annual base salary range for this position is $97,000 - $121,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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