Senior Data Services Tech Lead

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 75599

Job Function: Information Technology

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company now in its second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.

Summary

We are looking for a Senior Data Services Tech Lead. This role is a leader in data services for the Analytics Center of Excellence. It will work closely closely with all within the Enterprise Analytics Platform to ensure the platform is developed, delivered, maintained, and supported to the highest standards and proficiency.

This is an onsite role in Salisbury, MD. Relocation is available to qualified candidates

The salary range for this position is $111,000 - $167,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Design and implement data ingestion and operationalization processes. Manage user access and maintain security compliance to meet Perdue policy.
Design new capabilities and provide user support.
Develop Frameworks to Monitor and maintain tools, pipelines, and compliance to ensure they meet SLA.
Capable of integrating new tools, managing projects, and ensuring security across platforms.
Drive modern methods of data ingestion and design standards for all pipeline creation.
Oversee backup & recovery, performance monitoring, upgrade management, and cost management.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience as a data engineer or in a similar role.
Critically identifies an issue's scope and parameters while analyzing it from multiple perspectives.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
Ability to apply change management processes and tools to help self and others manage changes.

Technical Expertise:

Proficient in Azure Cloud Computing, including configuration, administration, and performance monitoring.
Skilled in managing Snowflake data warehousing, including security audits and performance tuning.
Experience with Dataiku and Power BI for data manipulation, security, and reporting.
Knowledge of Linux server management and Unix shell scripting.
Expertise in data modeling, streaming, and real-time data processing.
Proficient in DevOps practices for data engineering and performance tuning.
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Hadoop ecosystem, and Kafka.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.