The Bluebird Group · 1 month ago
Category Management Data Engineer
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe Bluebird Group is a manufacturer’s representative and consulting firm focused on innovative solutions in retail analytics and data engineering. The Category Management Data Engineer will work closely with Category Management and Tech teams to deliver reporting and insights, automate workflows, and build data pipelines.
ConsultingConsumer GoodsInternetRetail
Responsibilities
Partner with Category Management leadership to define priorities and product roadmap
Run weekly/monthly reporting across syndicated, POS, retail, digital, and social datasets
Build actionable insights and clear, best-in-class presentations for internal and client needs
Deliver ad hoc reporting as business needs evolve
Automate reporting by integrating multiple data sources and building efficient pipelines
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot data pipelines using company-standard tools and cloud architecture
Serve as backend data owner for new internal software — validating data quality, defining logic flows, and supporting functional requirements
Diagnose data issues, validate outputs, and maintain consistency across reporting layers
Document processes, data models, and logic to create a sustainable, maintainable ecosystem
Take on increasingly complex projects as technical depth grows
Qualification
Required
Azure infrastructure familiarity (or equivalent experience with AWS/GCP and ability to adapt)
Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational data modeling
Python for data engineering (ingestion, transformation, modeling)
Experience building and orchestrating data pipelines, including REST/GraphQL API integration
0–2 years in software engineering or data engineering
Understand databases, data structures, and data cleaning/transformation
Experience with SQL, Python, and BI tools
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and clear communication skills
Preferred
Familiarity with Next.js / Node.js / static web apps (useful for internal tool extensions)
Power BI experience for dashboards and analytical visualizations
Familiarity with Git for version control and Agile methodology
Benefits
Parking/Commuting Stipend (for those working in our Minneapolis office)
Cell Phone Plan or Reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA (with employer match)
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) (with employer match)
Company
The Bluebird Group
Bluebird is a distinctive retail services company, established to build strategy and support growth with their brand partners.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
H.I.G. Capital
2021-08-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jason Kapsner
Founding Partner and CEO
Recent News
2023-12-25
2022-04-25
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