The Home Depot

Sr Data Engineer -- Assortment and Space Planning

The Home Depot • $110K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative or technical field or relevant work experience
  • 6+ years of experience in data architecture and data warehousing
  • Proficient in ETL/ELT development and pipeline orchestration
  • Experienced in high-level programming languages, especially Python
  • Ability to write analytical SQL queries and tune for performance
  • Experience with tools like Dataform or dbt for data transformation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate ETL processes for effective data integration
  • Maintain and optimize data infrastructure for performance and integrity
  • Design and analyze data architecture to meet evolving business needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and communicate business requirements
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers on data engineering best practices

Benefits

  • Under 10% overnight travel requirement
  • Comfortable indoor working environment
  • Opportunity to work with modern data engineering techniques
  • Potential for personal growth through mentoring and coaching roles
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

Data Engineers within the Assortment and Space Planning Data Science team translate business requirements and build the infrastructure needed to structure and deliver the data that powers self-service analytics and hardened business applications. They acquire datasets that align with business needs and develop pipelines to transform data into useful, actionable information. Additionally, they build, test, and maintain data pipeline architectures, create data validation methods and data quality tooling, and develop, host, and maintain data products to improve reliability and confidence through monitoring, testing, and validation. These associates use modern data engineering techniques to cleanse, organize, and transform data, and to maintain, defend, and update data structures and integrity on an automated basis.

The Sr. Data Engineer position creates and establishes design standards and assurance processes for data pipelines and applications to ensure compatibility and operability of data connections, flows, and storage, and reviews internal and external business and product requirements to recommend changes and upgrades to systems and storage. Beyond this technical ownership, the role mentors and coaches less experienced engineers, partners closely with data science, analytics, and application engineering teams to align on pipeline design, and communicates pipeline decisions and data quality tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical partners. These responsibilities require strong technical judgment, effective communication at all levels, and the ability to balance durable design standards with the business's near-term data needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 40% Data Validation, ETL, Infrastructure Development: Coding validation and ETL to ensure successful data integration
  • 30% Data Infrastructure Maintenance: Backup and optimization activities to maintain performance; code, configure, test, etc data to ensure integrity
  • 20% Data Architecture Design and Analysis: Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture; Develop data architecture to meet business requirements
  • 10% Planning/Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with team leads and cross functional partners to assess business requirements and communicate opportunities


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports to the Technology Leader.
  • This position has 0 direct reports.


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% 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 eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative or technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, etc.) or relevant work experience
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated experience in data architecture, data warehousing, and dimensional modeling
  • Demonstrated experience developing and testing ETL/ELT jobs and pipelines, configuring orchestration, automated CI/CD, writing automation scripts, and supporting pipelines in production
  • Experience with Dataform or dbt for data transformation and pipeline orchestration
  • Experience in high-level programming languages such as Python
  • Experience defining and capturing metadata and rules associated with ETL processes
  • Experience building batch and streaming pipelines
  • Prior direct experience writing analytical SQL queries and performance-tuning queries (preferably Google BigQuery)
  • Ability to stitch and maintain data from multiple sources
  • Ability to optimize pipeline runtime and lower cost on slot/storage consumption
  • Ability to prioritize requests and manage a pipeline roadmap
  • Coaching junior engineers to help improve their code, best practices, and understanding of data engineering principles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels


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:
  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
  • Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
  • Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
  • Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
  • Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
  • Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
  • Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

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
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ
HD
* Ladders Estimates

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