About the TeamIt’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 4 different departments: Information Security, IT Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, and IT Commerce & Customer Engagement.
Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the Technology 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 LocationHybrid Position:
This position may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmart’s FlexSmart policy and business needs. A Hybrid work arrangement is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Associates with a Hybrid work arrangement have a work space at Phoenix Home Office and can be required to come onsite between 1-5 days a week as determined by leadership and based on business needs.
About the JobSenior Data Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior data platform engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing our data platform infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a focus on Databricks, bigdata and machine learning integration. You will be responsible for ensuring a highly scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud data platform that supports our data analytics needs.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable cloud solutions on GCP, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, GCP cloud managed services, and Kubernetes Engine.
- Configure and manage Databricks clusters, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.
- Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline cloud infrastructure management tasks.
- Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to understand their data processing requirements and translate them into effective cloud solutions.
- Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues, proactively identifying and resolving potential problems.
- Implement and maintain best practices for security, compliance, and cost optimization within the cloud environment. (Knowledge of Snowflake as a data warehouse is a plus)
- Stay up to date on the latest advancements in GCP, bigdata and Databricks technologies.
- Document cloud infrastructure configurations and procedures for knowledge sharing.
Technical Skills:
- Proven experience working with major cloud providers like AWS, GCP & Azure including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, AI/ML offerings, orchestration, and Kubernetes Engine.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash
- In-depth knowledge of Databricks, including cluster configuration, workload management, and security best practices.
- Hands on experience working in Apache spark building data engineering pipelines for batch and Realtime data processing.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
- Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools.
- Working knowledge of data warehousing concepts (Snowflake knowledge a plus).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams (engineering, data science, product).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Passion for learning and staying up to date on the latest cloud technologies.
If you are a highly skilled and motivated platform engineer who is passionate about big data and cloud technologies, we encourage you to apply!
About the CultureAt 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
- Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
- Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
- Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
- 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.
