Sr. Data Engineer - Analytics

About The Role

The Senior Data Engineer will be a key contributor in designing, building, and optimizing data solutions that power our analytics ecosystem. This role focuses on hands‑on development, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability across our platforms. The Senior Data Engineer will collaborate closely with leads, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality data products and solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions by analyzing business requirements and system dependencies to deliver efficient, reliable, and secure data solutions.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows using pipeline and PySpark frameworks, following medallion architecture principles.
• Implement best practices for data modeling, performance tuning, and scalability across data platforms.
• Work with modern file formats (e.g., Parquet, Delta) to ensure efficient storage and processing.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance across all solutions.
• Monitor and maintain data systems, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated solutions for complex business problems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance the data ecosystem.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics, with strong expertise in ETL/ELT processes including using medallion framework.
• Proficiency in PySpark and Azure Data Services (Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure SQL Databases).
• Experience working with Parquet and Delta file formats.
• Familiarity with architecture involving Warehouse, Lakehouse, and operational data stores.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops and Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI (development and optimization).
• Experience with API connectivity.
• Exposure to Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of data governance, lineage, and audit logging.

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture.

With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning.
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match.
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off.
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact.
• This position is eligible for annual incentive opportunities based on business and individual performance.