Join Swiftly® as Our Principal Data Engineer

Swiftly®, a pioneering force in retail technology worldwide, is expanding our team after securing $100M in Series C funding. Our cutting-edge platform connects digital and in-store experiences, enhances shopper engagement through analytics, and drives growth by integrating retail media networks. Positioned at the heart of Seattle, Washington, we're setting new standards in retail innovation.

Position Summary

We're on the lookout for a Principal Data Engineer to lead the development and management of our data infrastructure. This pivotal role will facilitate data-driven decisions and enhance business operations, making significant contributions to our technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure hosted ETL processes.
• Orchestrate data workflows integrating diverse data sets.
• Manage secure data exchanges using SFTP, Azure Storage, and AWS S3.
• Ensure stringent data security and adhere to compliance standards.
• Support and mentor within our inclusive engineering culture.
• Lead Agile practices and SDLC activities.
• Develop contingency strategies for data security.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and software engineers to enhance data pipelines using Databricks.
• Optimize large-scale data processing to balance efficiency and cost.
• Create and manage REST servers to bolster data functions and administrative portal capabilities.
• Develop models to personalize retail services and enhance customer targeting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• At least 10 years of data engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and strong familiarity with Azure environments.
• Extensive experience with SQL, data pipelines, and OLAP database design.
• Leadership experience within an engineering team, demonstrating successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused, B2B, or SaaS environment, especially within large enterprises.
• Proficiency with Databricks and Postgres.
• Experience with distributed work environments and OLTP database designs.

Working at Swiftly

At Swiftly, we tackle complex challenges that demand top-tier talent to solve. Our team thrives on collaboration, embraces ambiguity, and drives continuous innovation. If you're eager to contribute to a transformative project that combines a top-tier consumer experience with sophisticated logistics at scale, Swiftly is your next exciting opportunity.

Swiftly is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.

Ready to advance your career with Swiftly? Apply today to become part of a team that's reshaping the retail landscape through innovative technology.