
Data Engineering Lead
Mars
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Creve Coeur • Tennessee • United States
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Salary
💰 $134,400 - $184,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines and platforms across North America
- Ensure data integrity, security, and high performance to empower business insights and operational excellence
- Collaborate closely with Global Data Engineering and Platform teams, regional stakeholders, and external partners
- Champion a “one-RC” approach to align North America’s data engineering initiatives with global standards
- Inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement within your team
- Balance technical leadership with strategic influence to solve complex business challenges
- Monitor and guide the work of technical resources to maintain high team engagement and delivery quality
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (Master’s degree is a plus)
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in an applied data engineering role or equivalent, preferably within CPG, Consumer Products, Retail, Telecom, or Financial Services industries.
- Strong expertise in data pipeline development, data integration, and ETL processes
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data-focused programming languages
- Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark and distributed data processing
- Knowledge of data governance, compliance standards, and security protocols relevant to US and Canada
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and align regional operations with global standards
- Proficiency in cloud-based data systems, ideally Microsoft Azure, and data management tools
- Experience with DevOps principles including CI/CD, unit testing, and Agile methodologies
- Proven ability to lead and engage technical teams while balancing business and technical stakeholder needs
- Nice-to-have: Experience working in cross-functional, global environments
Benefits
- variable pay
- medical and dental benefits
- participation in 401k plan
- paid time off benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data pipeline developmentdata integrationETL processesSQLPythonApache Sparkdistributed data processingdata governancecompliance standardscloud-based data systems
Soft skills
collaborationinnovationcontinuous improvementtechnical leadershipstrategic influenceteam engagementdelivery quality
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsMaster’s degree