Data Platform Engineer (Remote)

Swisher is a leading lifestyle brand for adult consumers headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Our superior customer relationships, innovative thinking, and action have driven the company to grow and adapt for 160 years. The legendary company we are today is a result of our unrelenting drive to shape the experiences of tomorrow.

As we shape the future, we are looking for people to continue to build on our history of pushing boundaries, shattering expectations, and evolving to solidify connections with adult consumers. In pursuing our mission, we require a passionate team of diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and ideas. Our strong brand heritage provides our employees with challenging and rewarding careers, along with real growth opportunities.

Position Overview
As the Data Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and maintaining cloud-native data pipelines to support various analytics algorithms. You will optimize systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics. You will create data pipelines that convert raw data into formats that are available and accessible to stakeholders.

 The Role

• Develop and maintain databases by acquiring data from primary and secondary sources and build scripts that will make our data evaluation process more flexible or scalable across data sets.
• Design, build, and manage data pipelines to support data and analytics needs in the organization.
• Implement data warehousing solutions using a range of methodologies including – but not limited to – Inmon, Kimball, and Medallion methodologies.
• Utilize Azure Databricks and Azure Synapse to manage and transform data
• Utilize SQL databases, understanding the best cases for their use and how to optimize performance.
• Facilitate the inclusion of multiple disparate data sources located in the Data Platform/data warehouse into the overall reporting framework.
• Collaborate with Principal Solutions Architects to ensure the Data Platform design/process is optimally aligned with overall architecture to enhance the ‘end-user experience.’
• Collaborate on project teams, systems and data analysis, design, development, integration, and enhancement activities, as well as related maintenance and more complex production support
• Assist in the development of project scopes for multiple complex projects in collaboration with the project team and serves as a project point of contact when necessary
• Provide architectural ownership, governance control, and solution management across all reporting initiatives.

 The Experience Needed

• 5 Years experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable data marts using Microsoft SQL Server and Azure.
• Experience with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
• Experience developing and implementing data standards, protocols, and procedures for effective data management and quality.
• Experience monitoring data performance and modifying infrastructure requirements
• Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools
• Ability to build effective partnerships with coworkers and coordinate overall efforts to contribute to the team, department, and organizational objectives
• Knowledge of understanding and implementing security and data privacy settings and standards
• Ability to optimize data delivery and re-design infrastructure for greater scalability
• Ability to with data scientists and architects on multiple, concurrent projects
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be located in the US and able to travel to corporate office quarterly

The Preferred Experience

•  Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Working industry experience with Big Data systems and projects
• Experience in building large-scale distributed systems in a product environment
• Experience in writing, analyzing, and debugging SQL queries
• Experience in data privacy and security-related projects
• Certification in one or more of the following:
• Generative AI,
• Project Leadership &
• IT Strategy
• Data Engineering Foundations
• Statistics Foundations

What we offer

• Great benefits package, including a full suite of health benefits, a generous 401(k) Plan, paid parental leave, a strong rewards and recognition program, and a focus on mental health and well-being.
• An inclusive environment with Employee Resource Groups to join and volunteer opportunities.
• A Hybrid work schedule.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career.
• Challenging environment with big goals and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

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