Engineer - Nordstrom Analytical Platform
Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Description

The Data Engineer will be part of a key team of Nordstrom Technology professionals that applies scientific, mathematical and social principles to design, build, and maintain technology products, devices, systems and solutions. These technology products and solutions provide amazing customer experiences while meeting the needs of the business. The Data Engineer will focus on leading the design and development of business intelligence, ETL and database solutions. The ideal candidate is creative, customer-driven and has a passion for supporting Supply Shain BI solutions.

A day in the life...

* Possesses deep proficiency of engineering best practice(s)
* Support the development and evolution of our data warehouse and BI platform.
* Partner with the BI Manager, Data and BI Engineers, Program Managers and Analysts on building a best-in-class suite of tools and reporting mechanisms to bring the most salient, insightful data more directly into key business functions.
* Coding proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Scala)
* Experience with Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Presto, Pig, Spark, etc.).
* Design and implement modernized ETL and data processing solutions through modernized cloud based solutions (S3, Redshift, etc) and deprecate legacy on-premise solutions (Oracle, etc)
* Develop data integration solutions leveraging multiple disparate sources.
* Continual performance tuning and capacity planning for future growth potential.
* Provide a constant flow of new and innovative ideas into the BI roadmap.
* Integrates broad working knowledge in related disciplines to create integrated technical innovations/ solutions for complex business situations
* Serves as lead resource for dealing with challenging technical issues
* Makes decisions which influence and impact the success of cross-team initiatives
* Works with larger team to drive to resolution on complex engineering problems
* Accountable for resolving specific issues within a particular area, application, technology or system
* Some exposure to working cross discipline and driving solutions for moderately complex business situations
* Leads end-to-end engineering support for projects and problems of complex scope and impact within practice
* Viewed as trusted engineering resource
* Makes decisions which require understanding of both internal and external impacts to team/project

You own this if you…

* Cloud Computing Experience (e.g AWS, Azure) is a major plus
* Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

We've got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

* Health
* Retirement
* Time Off
* Merchandise Discount
* Lifework / EAP resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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