Join the Starbucks Team as a Senior Data Engineer and Revolutionize Data-Driven Decision Making
Starbucks, a global leader in the coffee industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team remotely in the United States. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining large-scale data pipelines and products that enable real-time enterprise analytics, data exploration, and data preparation. If you have a passion for data engineering, a strong technical background, and excellent collaboration skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About Starbucks and Our Industry
Starbucks is a privately-held company that has revolutionized the coffee industry with its innovative approach to customer experience, sustainability, and community engagement. With a presence in over 80 countries, we are committed to inspiring and nurturing the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. Our data-driven approach enables us to make informed decisions, drive business growth, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Job Summary
As a Senior Data Engineer at Starbucks, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining large-scale data pipelines and products that enable real-time enterprise analytics, data exploration, and data preparation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, develop solutions, and implement data-driven strategies that drive business growth and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain large-scale data pipelines and products that enable real-time enterprise analytics, data exploration, and data preparation.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the data engineering field, including non-interactive (batch, distributed) and real-time, highly available data, and data pipelines.
- Develop and optimize data products to provide client personas, Data Science, AI/ML, and data visualization.
- Apply knowledge of semantic data concepts to design and implement data products.
- Build fault-tolerant, self-healing, adaptive, and highly accurate data computational pipelines.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to all assigned systems and projects.
- Perform root cause analysis to identify permanent resolutions to software or business process issues.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 7-10 years of experience in architecting and designing large-scale high-performance distributed systems.
- 7-10 years of experience in SQL Platform.
- 3+ years of experience in No-SQL Platform.
- 3+ years of experience in Spark.
- 3+ years of experience in data platform implementation on Azure or AWS.
- 2+ years of experience in CI/CD.
- Exposure to SOA architecture.
Technical Skills
- Strong/professional Spark (PySpark) using Jupyter Notebooks, Colab, or DataBricks.
- Hands-on experience with data pipeline development, ingest models in Azure.
- Orchestration tools, ADF, or Airflow.
- SQL.
- Denormalized data modeling for large data structures.
Must-Have Competencies
- Collaborative, able to work remotely, and still be an engaging team member.
- Strong analytical and design skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Starbucks, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have access to:
- Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs.
- Career advancement opportunities within the company.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Starbucks is a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of all employees. Our company culture is built on the principles of:
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Customer obsession.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Integrity and transparency.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
- $55 to $80 per hour salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Starbucks. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and improvement through data-driven decision making. We offer a competitive compensation package, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment. Apply now and join our team of passionate and talented professionals!
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