OverviewAs a Sr. Lead Data Engineer within the Strategic Insights team, you will be responsible for leading and executing complex data engineering project work in support of multiple Restaurant Development analytics and reporting needs. Sr. Lead Data Engineers typically design, implement, maintain, and optimize necessary analytics infrastructure on technically complex projects, focusing on developing solutions to data modeling and/or analytics technology needs. They must be able to quickly develop mastery of the needed subject across Restaurant Development for which they are responsible. Our Sr. Lead Data Engineers typically work with some latitude for action or decisions on specific projects, solutions, or technical issues. Successful candidates for this role must have strong analytical and data modeling skills, a deep understanding of database technology and data use within analytic platforms, and they must have strong programming skills with SQL and/or Python. We expect Sr. Lead Data Engineers to have the capacity for fluency and competency in both the technology language of IT and the analyst language of departmental analysts. They will need to be fast learners with a keen eye for detail, systems thinking, and process design. They must be team players who work steadfastly to create impactful change. Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and remotely, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community. ResponsibilitiesThe person who fills this role will be expected to do the following as a part of their regular work responsibilities:
Works with business stakeholders and IT to translate business logic into scalable data and analytic solutions.
Develops ETL pipelines for general business consumption, typically leveraging existing patterns as available for specific project execution and building pipelines with scalability in mind.
Leverages cloud compute resources efficiently.
Owns and is accountable for data model and code quality and any relevant documentation.
Implements data governance and master data management principles across specific project execution.
Performs ad-hoc analysis as necessary to support specific project work.
Drives complex projects to success and enables others to own the impact
Manages any needed maintenance and quality control on data pipelines or data products they have built which are actively in use
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in MIS, Decision Sciences, Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or other similar fields
Has strong analytical and BI data modeling skills
Has a deep understanding of database technology
Has a deep understanding of analytic platform data use
Has some experience with dbt and/or other ETL/data transformation tools
Strong programming skills in SQL and/or Python
Has some experience using the AWS big data technology stack and console
Has the skill to partner with cross-functional teams using strong written and verbal communication
Keen eye for system thinking and process design, especially with respect to scalability and automation
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in MIS, Decision Sciences, Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or other similar fields
Has extensive experience with Databricks or similar ETL platforms
Has extensive experience with DBT or similar data transformation tools
Has moderate experience implementing data governance principles
Proficiency in Data Analysis, AWS Redshift, AWS S3, SQL, Python, Tableau preferred.
Has moderate experience using the AWS big data technology stack and console
Has experience architecting data pipelining solutions and data infrastructure
Minimum Years of Experience5Travel Requirements10%Required Level of EducationBachelor's DegreePreferred Level of EducationMasters DegreeMajor/ConcentrationMIS, Decision Sciences, Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or other similar fieldsRequisition ID2024-16437Job FunctionRestaurant DevelopmentPosition TypeExperienced ProfessionalsPosting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta
