Lead Data Engineer

Global food and beverage leader producing beloved brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade and more.
Plano, TX, USA
$89,000 - $149,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Data Engineer

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join their team in Plano, Texas. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust data solutions using Microsoft Azure platform. The position offers a competitive salary range of $89,000-$149,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of data engineering experience with deep expertise in Azure services, SQL, Python, and data warehousing concepts. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines, implementing data governance, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts to drive business value.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a Fortune 500 company known for its strong culture and innovative approach to technology. You'll have the chance to mentor junior engineers, shape best practices, and work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while contributing to PepsiCo's data-driven decision making processes.

The role offers growth potential and the opportunity to work on complex data challenges at scale. With PepsiCo's global presence and commitment to digital transformation, you'll be part of a team that's driving technological innovation in the food and beverage industry.

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Responsibilities For Lead Data Engineer

  • Design, develop, and implement data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and other Azure services
  • Develop and maintain data lakes and data warehouses on Azure
  • Build and optimize data models for data warehousing, data marts, and data lakes
  • Develop and implement data quality checks and data governance processes
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support data exploration
  • Stay current with latest cloud computing and data engineering technologies
  • Mentor junior data engineers and contribute to best practices
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle

Requirements For Lead Data Engineer

Python
  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 5 years of experience working with Azure data services
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages
  • Experience with data warehousing and data lake architectures
  • Experience with ETL/ELT tools and technologies
  • Experience with data modeling and data warehousing concepts
  • Experience with data quality and data governance best practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required (Master's preferred)
  • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate) are a plus

Benefits For Lead Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Relocation Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Annual Bonus
  • Relocation Benefits

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