Rural King · 2 hours ago
Lead Data Engineer
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities it serves. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture and systems necessary for processing large volumes of data, ensuring data availability and reliability for various stakeholders.
AgricultureE-CommerceFarmingRetail
Responsibilities
Design, build, maintain, and manage the systems that move data efficiently within the organization
Design and implement ETL pipelines that can extract data from various sources, transform it, and load it into the data warehouse and/or data lake
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand data needs
Monitor the performance of data pipelines that are efficient and secure
Lead associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Rural King’s Thrive Leadership Program
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
Bachelors in computer science, Engineering, or relevant field
Experience as a Data Engineer or similar software engineering role
Proficient with git
Good knowledge of SQL and PHP or similar languages
Good knowledge of big data technologies
Good knowledge of data modeling
Good knowledge of ETL/ELT tools
Familiar with Looker, Power BI or other BI tools
Working knowledge of databases, MySQL/MariaDB, and SQL
Strong understanding of retail business practices
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated behaviors must reflect integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Preferred
Information Technology Engineering experience preferred
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
Company
Rural King
Rural King is America's farm and home store that provides essentials to the communities they serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Paul Martinson
Chief Financial Officer
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