Lead Data Engineer

About The Role Retail Services and Systems, Inc. (dba Total Wine & More) is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Warehousing) to work at our Bethesda, MD HQ. You will Partner with Data Services leadership team to develop vision for next evolution of Enterprise Data & Analytics Platform. Partner with Data Services product owners, data warehouse engineers, data scientists, and BI developers to support and deliver reports, predictive models, datasets, and solutions. Design and implement improvements to data workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs and develop new features to support business requirements. Design and build data quality testing processes and monitoring of processes to ensure access to quality data for business partners and end users. Assist with implementation of data architecture and data governance standards and best practices. Create and manage batch and real time data pipelines, including managing and enhancing Kafka and Kubernetes implementations. Stay informed of new tech and trends to guide optimization and continuous advancement of platforms. Be proactive and take ownership of projects and tasks. Coach junior team members and share knowledge with broader team. Implement good security practices to handle sensitive information. May undergo background checks including drug screening. You will come with Master's degree in Computer Science, Technology, or related field. 5 years relevant alcohol beverage industry experience in data engineering, data warehousing, data architecture, and data modeling. Skills (5 years experience) in: GCP environment – BigQuery, Airflow/Cloud Composer, Cloud functions, data loss prevention (DLP), PubSub, and Kubernetes (GKE); SQL and DBMSs; Python; dbt and Kafka data ingestion and transformation tools; data modeling solutions using cloud-native tools; data and analytics platforms – Dev‑ops, Docker, CI/CD including GitHub, Cloud Build, Jenkins; Power BI. We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) Generous store discounts Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision) 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre‑tax commuter benefits Disability & life insurance coverage Paid parental leave Pet insurance Critical illness and accident insurance Discounted home and auto insurance College tuition assistance Career development & product training Consumer classes More! Crafted for you We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program. To view our full career page, click here: EEO Statement Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills and/or experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More. Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace. The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply. Prevailing Wage Pay Range $210,600.00 Annual #J-18808-Ljbffr