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 Location
Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart’s Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a “flex workday” with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you’ll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.
About the Job
PetSmart, LLC seeks a full-time Senior Data Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing, in partnership with product owners, architects, and lead engineers: Scalable and efficient data pipelines using cloud-based technologies in Google Cloud Platform; Complex ETL/ELT processes using PySpark to transform and process data; Data warehousing/data lake solutions, including schema design, data modeling, and optimization using Snowflake and Databricks platforms; and data visualizations and dashboards using technologies including Tableau, ThoughtSpot, PowerBI, and MicroStrategy to support business intelligence and analytics. The position is also responsible for collaborating with Data Scientists and analysts to understand their data needs and deliver high-quality data solutions; applying basic machine learning concepts to support advanced data processing and analytics; ensuring data security, compliance, and governance in all data engineering processes; leading technical reviews, provide guidance to junior engineers, and contributing to the team’s technical strategy; troubleshooting and resolving complex data-related issues, ensuring system reliability and performance; and staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and cloud computing.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 3 years related experience and 1 year of IT-related experience in the retail pet supply industry. Must also have 18 months of demonstrated experience with each of the following: 1) Data engineering, modeling, and optimization using Snowflake, and large-scale data processing using SQL; 2) Data warehousing concepts, including ETL/ELT processes, schema design, data modeling, and visualizations with following tools: Tableau, ThoughtSpot, and Power BI; 3) Agile methodologies and JIRA Scrum tool; and 4) GitHub version control system. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently. Please apply online at https://careers.petsmart.com/.
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
- 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.
