Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data EngineerAs a Lead Data Engineer, you will design and implement solutions to ingest, store, transform, and distribute big data on Azure Cloud. Our developers use Databricks (Spark, SQL, PySpark), Databricks Workflows, Python, JSON, and SQL to build products, tools, and features that power customer personalization at scale. Communication and Collaboration with Product and Data science are critical to success and are expected for this role to be successful.Responsibilities:Take ownership of features and drive them to completion through all phases of the entire 84.51° SDLC. This includes external facing and internal applications as well as process improvement activities such as:Develop Business Domain understanding, bridges this to technical stakeholdersSets technical strategy in partnership with Data Science, Product, Architecture, and Kroger partnersOversees team(s) of Engineers including operations and development, blended Offshore/OnshoreProvide mentoring to junior resourcesLead design and development of Databricks-based solutionsPerform development of REST APIs hosted in KubernetesExecute unit and integration testingCollaborate with senior resources to ensure consistent development practicesBring new perspectives to problems and be driven to improve yourself and the way things are doneQualifications, Skills, and Experience:Bachelor's degree typically in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics or another technically strong program.5+ years proven ability of professional data development experienceStrong understanding of Agile Principles (Scrum)5+ years proven ability of developing with Spark (Databricks, PySpark)Full understanding of ETL concepts and data warehousing concepts3+ year developing experience with Python1+ year developing experience with REST APIs1+ year experience with KubernetesPay Transparency and BenefitsThe stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.Base Pay Range $125,000 —$207,000 USD