Retail Insight · 13 hours ago
Data Engineer III
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yrRetail Insight is a company that turns data into action. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and scaling the data platforms while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to drive high-impact projects.
RetailBig DataAnalyticsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end design and lifecycle of our data services, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business needs
Act as a trusted technical liaison, providing expert guidance and hands‑on issue resolution for internal teams, clients, and external partners
Champion engineering excellence by conducting robust peer code reviews, establishing standards, and driving continuous improvement
Foster collaboration across our global engineering teams, promoting shared patterns, efficiency, and best‑practice adoption
Mentor and support junior engineers, encouraging curiosity, capability growth, and innovative thinking
Shape technical direction, working closely with Product and Sales to ensure engineering efforts drive tangible business and client value
Qualification
Required
Experience managing and optimising large‑scale MSSQL databases (TBs in size)
Expert knowledge of T‑SQL, performance tuning, monitoring, and SQL administration
Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and supporting MSSQL and Azure SQL environments
Familiarity with SSIS, CI/CD, Azure, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)
Exposure to cloud‑based data warehouses such as Snowflake or BigQuery
Ability to quickly learn and adopt emerging technologies and data patterns
Experience working in agile teams with modern tooling
Strong cross‑functional communication skills and comfort engaging directly with clients
Preferred
A relevant technical degree is beneficial (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, etc.)
Benefits
Hybrid & Flexible Working: Work from anywhere benefits, plus summer hours and extra days off for life’s big moments (including your birthday and wedding).
Generous Time Off: 26 days PTO (increasing with service), paid volunteer days, and full support for your wellbeing, including mental health resources.
Career & Learning: Access to a top-tier learning platform, career progression plans, and support to create your ideal home workspace.
Health & Financial Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 6% matched retirement plan.
Personal Perks: Annual phone reimbursement, onsite gym access, and customizable benefits via our online platform.
Company
Retail Insight
Retail Insight is provider of store-focused retail analytics solutions.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-12Acquired
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