Lead Data Engineer

About the Team

It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.

Our Technology team has 6 different departments : Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.

Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.

About the Job

Lead Data Engineer

PetSmart LLC seeks a full-time Lead Data Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ. The primary duty of the Lead Data Engineer is to develop, create, and modify applications software that enables data and analytics use cases across the enterprise.

• This position is responsible for large-scale data engineering and business intelligence delivery. Specific duties include : 1) design, develop, and modify software applications with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and high reliability (DevOps model);
• 2) code, test, and document new or modified data systems to create robust and scalable applications for data analytics; 3) design enterprise-level big data platforms with 100+ concurrent users;
• 4) write concise code utilizing complex algorithms that can run at scale to build data-driven software features; 5) determine system performance standards, resolving issues pertaining to performance, scalability, capacity, and reliability;
• 6) develop models within distributed computing frameworks; 7) analysis of large data sets (10TB+); 8) analyze information to determine and recommend improvements to data processing and implemented machine learning frameworks;
• 9) develop new coding standards for big data engineers; 10) confer with Solutions Architects to design big data engineering solutions;
• 11) create new integration patterns for various applications; 12) create Proof of Concepts for new tools and technologies to be onboarded onto platform;
• 13) support product teams in a lead capacity; 14) design, build, and operate enterprise-grade data streaming use cases using Kafka, Spark Streaming, Storm, or Flink;

and 15) use the following technologies and tools : Spark, Python, Scala, Hive, Pig, and MapReduce.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and five (5) years of related, progressive post-baccalaureate experience.

Experience must include three (3) years of experience, which may be concurrent, in all of the following : 1) Large-scale data engineering and business intelligence delivery.

2) Design of enterprise-level big data platforms with 100+ concurrent users. 3) Analysis of large data sets (10TB+). Must also have demonstrated experience with designing, building, and operating enterprise-grade data streaming use cases using Kafka, Spark Streaming, Storm, or Flink and using the following technologies and tools : Spark, Python, Scala, Hive, Pig, and MapReduce.

All experience may have been gained concurrently. Experience must have been acquired after completion of the Bachelor’s Degree program. Apply online at

About the Culture

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 not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including :

• 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 daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
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• Explore PetSmart Benefits here :
• If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to the area : Welcome to Phoenix Guide

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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