Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data EngineerStandard Business Hours | Kalamazoo, MI | Full-Time | $111K–$167K/yearABOUT SCHUPANWe have been building sustainable material solutions since 1968. At Schupan, you will find a people-first culture, opportunities to grow, and competitive pay — all while being part of a team working toward a more resourceful future.OUR CORE VALUESIntegrity | Compassion | Empowerment | SustainabilityWHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVEThe Senior Data Engineer builds the data foundation that Schupan runs on. Your work shows up fast: you’ll be part of a small team at a roughly 600-person company, with no layer of committees between what you build and the people who use it, so you’ll see your pipelines and integrations change how our trading, recycling, and operations teams make decisions. You’ll build with modern tools — we run on Databricks and are rolling out AI tools, including Claude, across the company, and you’ll be expected to use them in your own work and help the business put them to use, not wait for permission. Our data describes trucks, yards, loads, and tons of metal moving through the economy, so the problems are concrete and solving them has a visible effect on the business. We’re setting our integration and data standards now, so you’ll help decide how they’re built rather than maintain someone else’s decisions. And as a multi-generational family business, Schupan makes decisions on a long horizon and invests in the people who build with us.HOW YOU WILL DO ITData Platform: Design, build, and maintain pipelines and data models in Databricks, our primary data platform. Monitor their performance, reliability, and cost.Systems Integration: Connect our operational systems, including SQL Server–based systems of record, to Databricks and to each other through APIs and integration tools. Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve existing integrations.Build with AI: Use Claude and Replit to build and ship tools, automations, and internal apps quickly, and help colleagues across the business do the same.Solve Business Problems: Work directly with our trading, recycling, and operations teams. Go see the work, define the real question, and deliver data solutions people use to make decisions.Data Quality: Implement validation and monitoring so data stays accurate, consistent, and trusted across relational, column-oriented, and unstructured sources.Security Compliance: Follow security practices and comply with regulatory standards and company policies, including access and permissions standards.Communication: Translate business needs into technical requirements, and explain technical choices clearly to senior leadership and non-technical colleagues.Interact in person with coworkersPerform other duties as assignedWHAT WE NEED FROM YOUBasic requirements:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data engineering, applied mathematics, or a similar field (preferred)Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Engineer, API Developer, or similar roleHands-on experience building and operating data pipelines in Databricks (Spark, SQL, Delta Lake)Strong SQL skills, including T-SQL and Microsoft SQL ServerIntermediate or expert proficiency in PythonExperience designing and consuming APIs (REST; GraphQL a plus) and working with integration platformsDemonstrated, hands-on use of Claude and Replit, or comparable AI coding and app-building tools, in your own work. Be ready to show us something you built.Experience integrating cloud services with on-premises systems; Azure Data Factory and SSIS experience a plusA track record of teaching yourself new tools and putting them to work quicklyPhysical requirements:Frequently lift and/or move IT equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 50 poundsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM USPay: $111K–$167K annual salarySchedule: Standard business hoursWeekly pay16 days of PTO in your first year401(k) with match starting Day 1Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the 1st of the month after hireHSA with up to $1,500 in company contributions, FSA, and wellness premium discountCompany-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and tuition reimbursementPet insurance, healthcare concierge, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & BELONGINGSchupan is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse perspectives foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creative people and develop the best solutions for a more resourceful future. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.We are also committed to an inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out if your disability prevents you from completing our online application.Schupan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.#LI-HS1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Paycom