Sr Data Engineer I

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, build, and test end-to-end data pipelines for Data Ingestion, Integration, and Curation.
• Create, maintain, and scale our cloud-based data platform ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Implement automation for data workflows and testing to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Continuously optimize data pipelines to support diverse workloads and business requirements, improving performance over time.
• Address and minimize technical debt to ensure a streamlined and efficient codebase.
• Develop reusable frameworks and components to streamline data engineering processes and boost development efficiency.
• Lead key data engineering projects from inception to successful delivery, taking ownership and ensuring completion with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate closely with analysts, business partners, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Document data processes, workflows, and systems comprehensively to maintain clarity and transparency.

 

What you bring to the table:

• Strong expertise in Data Engineering, Data Governance, and Data Analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing solutions on the cloud computing platforms like Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
• 7+ years of experience developing scalable solutions using Python and PySpark.
• 6+ years of experience with cloud-based databases, preferably Snowflake or Google BigQuery.
• 7+ years of working experience in writing complex SQL’s.
• 5+ years of working in Agile environments.

 

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in B2B, B2C, or Retail industry
• Experience executing multiple concurrent projects of high technical complexity

 

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.