Senior Data Engineer (L3) - Ignite Retail Technology (Remote)

About Us

Imagine a rocket launch: the countdown hits zero, a shower of sparks ignites the boosters, releasing the enormous potential of the fuel in the boosters, and a spacecraft hurtles into space at over 25,000 miles per hour. At Ignite Retail Technology, we harness this same explosive power. We've developed the planet's most intelligent retail tech suite with a singular mission: to ignite your retail business's potential and launch retailers into the future at unprecedented velocities.

Overview

Ignite Retail Technology seeks an L3 Senior Software Engineer to join our mission crew. As a Senior Software Engineer (L3), you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our cloud-based data infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain cloud-based data warehouse and lake infrastructure using AWS
• Develop ETL processes for integrating retail datasets into a unified data model
• Create QuickSight dashboards for retailer insights and enable self-serve analytics
• Support ad-hoc reporting needs and implement real-time monitoring and alerting based on operational data
• Manage multiple projects while collaborating across teams to deliver results
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of data engineering experience with expert-level Python skills
• Comprehensive expertise in AWS Big Data tools, including S3, Redshift, QuickSight, Glue, EMR/Spark, Kinesis, and Lambda
• Proficiency with non-relational databases and data stores, as well as big data file formats such as Parquet, Avro, and ORC
• Understanding of distributed systems for data storage and computing; proven ability to extract value from large datasets
• Experience in technical leadership and mentoring, along with expertise in data security best practices (e.g., encryption, governance)
• Proficiency in comprehensive software testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end)

Our Values

At Ignite Retail Technology, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our mission to empower retail entrepreneurs with secure, intelligent tools. Our values guide every decision we make and action we take:

• Bias for Action: We value initiative and hustle, acting decisively and making well-informed decisions quickly.
• Listen, Learn, and Innovate: Innovation is at our core; we seek to understand, improve, and challenge the status quo.
• Above and Beyond Customer Service: Our customers' success is paramount; we strive to exceed expectations and ensure confidence and delight in every interaction.
• Stellar Quality: Excellence is our standard; we focus on precision, detail, and continuous improvement.
• Total Trust: Trust is earned through consistency, transparency, and integrity. We cultivate a culture of accountability and respect.

If you want to be part of an incredible team and take your career to new heights, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Ignite Retail Technology.