Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

One Demand Data & Analytics (ODDA) is a Mars Wrigley program that harnesses the power of data and insights to solve some of the critical business-wide problems we face – unlocking quality growth and operational excellence.

Through ODDA, we deliver connected insights across the entire demand ecosystem. We empower our Associates with the right data, tools and capabilities so they can take decisive action, maximizing value and making a meaningful impact on our consumers, our customers and our business.

What are we looking for?

• A highly skilled & experienced engineer on the Snacking Data Platform
• Experience working with SALES/RETAIL/CPG/STRATEGIC REVENUE MANAGEMENT data highly desirable
• Comfortably manages context switching - e.g. between multiple projects / between head-down coding & mentoring/brainstorming
• Drives best development practices across products and technical team members
• Takes on a mindset thinking in terms of overall ODDA vision
• Introduces and encourages innovation - suggests ideas, looks to introduce new technologies/practices to deliver better solutions
• A looked-up-to, trusted and respected member of our data community
• Confidence to technically challenge implemented solutions and processes
• Able to convey messages on technical subjects to a range of stakeholders
• Excellent skills in our tech stack and/or highly valuable experience in data engineering
• A role model for ownership and accountability
• Builds strong relationships across ODDA teams, promoting team dynamic
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Engineer and orchestrate the most complex and challenging data engineering solutions on our cloud based data platform, using an Azure data stack e.g. Databricks, Spark, Python, PySpark, ADLS, Delta Lake, Parquet
• Accountable for ensuring data is well modelled in a Scalable, Repeatable and Sustainable manner
• Take full technical ownership and responsibility for challenging focus areas and projects within a complex platform
• Technically mentor and guide other members of the data engineering team
• Actively host / lead group technical discussions. E.g. leading workshops
• Promote DevOps & CI/CD methodologies to collaborate on a growing platform
• Partner with ODDA Product Leads to drive the provision of business value through technical excellence
• Partner with delivery/scrum masters to efficiently deliver technical solutions in an agile and timely manner
• Exercise excellent communication to collaborate with various members of the ODDA solutions team
• Work closely with data scientists and business stakeholders to understand their requirements
• Enthusiastically evolve your technical skillset, engage in training and learn new technologies and techniques
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
  
  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.