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Sr Data Engineer

PetSmart

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Senior
2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

PetSmart LLC seeks a full-time Senior Data Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ. This position encompasses a broad range of Data Engineering activities, including the design, creation, and support of data products using Big Data tools to provide innovative business insights. Responsibilities include building data pipelines for data ingestion and refinement from various sources into our Data Lake environment, collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements and value, aligning with peers across data engineering, and partnering with the Data Science team to enable large-scale and real-time consumption of model outputs. This role is part of PetSmart's Technology team, which has six departments and plays a crucial role in the company's success. The work environment is collaborative and flexible, based at the Phoenix Home Office with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain Spark applications and jobs for data processing, transformation, storage, and resource management using Scala, Python, SQL, Shell or Java.
  • Design, build, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using Spark for ETL/ELT processes and manage data lake using Databricks and cloud technologies.
  • Develop and maintain streaming data pipelines with Apache Kafka and Spark Streaming, implementing robust monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure data integrity and performance.
  • Integrate and manage data flows using SOAP and REST APIs for ingestion, transformation, and database interactions, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient data transfer.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver data solutions, maintain comprehensive documentation, and continuously improve data engineering processes with the latest big data technologies and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 years of related experience working as a big data engineer.
  • 2 years of experience developing Big Data pipelines leveraging Spark, Python, Scala, Shell, and SQL.
  • Experience designing and operating enterprise-grade data streaming use cases with GCP PubSub, Spark Streaming, or Kafka.
  • Experience designing and delivering large-scale, fault-tolerant applications using Spark and cloud services to ensure data integrity.
  • Knowledge of data quality frameworks, monitoring mechanisms, and validation rules using Databricks Delta Lake and Apache Spark.
  • Experience implementing security measures including secret management and encryption for protecting PII information.
  • Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations including GDPR, SOX, and HIPAA.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud technologies such as GCP.
  • Knowledge of data security and compliance standards.
  • Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
  • 3 years of experience as a big data engineer

Benefits & Perks

  • Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
  • On-site Dog Park
  • Top Dog gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, and personal trainers
  • Sit & Stay Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
  • On-site coffee bar
  • Lil' Paws learning center and onsite paid daycare facility
  • Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
  • Access to PetSmart benefits and wellness programs

Working at PetSmart

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture and are core to PetSmart's success. We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet 100% of the requirements, as they may be the ideal fit for this or other roles.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 19, 2025
Job CategoryData Engineering
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About PetSmart

Website

petsmart.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Industry

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers

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