Full-Time
Senior Data Engineer
Updated on 8/17/2026
84.51 Degrees
1,001-5,000 employees
Data analytics for retail marketing decisions
Compensation Overview
$98k - $169.1k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more
More locations: Cincinnati, OH, USA
In Person
Five days on-site per week required.
Bachelor's
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- Three or more years of professional Data Development experience.
- Three or more years of experience developing with Databricks.
- Three or more years of experience with PySpark or Spark.
- Three or more years of experience developing with either Python or Java.
- Full understanding of ETL concepts and data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with pipeline orchestration.
- Experience with CI/CD.
- Experience with version control software.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, including Scrum.
- Understanding of AI concepts and patterns.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or STEM.
- Take ownership of features and drive them to completion through all phases of the entire 84.51° SDLC, including internal- and external-facing applications and process improvement activities.
- Participate in the design and development of Databricks and cloud-based solutions.
- Implement automated unit and integration testing.
- Collaborate with architecture and lead engineers to ensure consistent development practices.
- Provide mentoring to junior engineers.
- Participate in retrospective reviews.
- Participate in the estimation process for new work and releases.
- Collaborate with other engineers to solve complex problems and bring new perspectives.
- Drive improvements in data engineering practices, procedures, and ways of working.
- Embrace new technologies in an ever-changing environment.
- Experience with Azure.
- Experience with Databricks Delta Tables, Delta Lake, and Delta Live Tables.
- Proficiency with relational data modeling.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Python library development.
- Experience with FastAPI or Flask service development.
- Experience working with AKS, Kubernetes, or Helm.
- Experience with DevOps, monitoring, and reliability.
- Experience with Structured Streaming using Spark or another technology.
- Experience with Kafka or Azure Event Hub.
- Experience with GitHub SaaS or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with Terraform.
- Exposure to BI tooling such as Tableau, Power BI, or Cognos.
84.51 Degrees analyzes large volumes of consumer data to help retailers and consumer goods companies understand shopper behavior and tailor marketing strategies. Its main product is data analytics and predictive analytics tools that uncover consumer insights, trends, and preferences across generations. These insights are delivered to B2B clients via subscriptions, project-based work, or performance-based pricing, enabling clients to make data-driven decisions and optimize customer engagement across the purchasing journey. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on culture and inclusive workplace values, which it views as important for driving collaboration and innovation. Overall, the goal is to help clients stay relevant and competitive by translating data into actionable marketing and merchandising strategies.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
$5.5M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 Consumer Digest shows omnichannel grocery shopping still expands 84.51° demand.
- KPM self-service advertising launched June 2023, improving brand onboarding and repeat spend.
- Kroger's margin strategy keeps retail media investment priorities high through 2026.
What critics are saying
- March 2025 Kroger cut 84.51° staff again, signaling recurring cost pressure.
- Kroger's 2025 unification can bury 84.51° inside KPM and weaken standalone identity.
- Amazon Ads and Walmart Connect outscale Kroger, limiting 84.51° pricing power by 2026.
What makes 84.51 Degrees unique
- 84.51° controls Kroger first-party purchase data across loyalty, media, and insights.
- July 2025 unified KPM, 84.51°, and loyalty into one brand-growth engine.
- September 2025 added programmatic audio, CTV, and dynamic creative optimization.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Mental Health Support
Company News
Coalition partners, including title sponsor Colgate-Palmolive, are committed to supporting the goal of generating over 1,000 hours of mentorship for students in one yearWASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Mentoring Month this January, 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to fueling the career goals and dreams of talented women in need, announces the Year 6 return of MentorHER , its women's mentoring initiative. Together, with its coalition of partners, they have set a goal of generating over 1,000 hours of mentorship for students in one year.Celebrating National Mentoring Month, 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to fueling the career goals and dreams of talented women in need, announces the Year 6 return of its women's mentoring initiative, MentorHER with Colgate-Palmolive as its Title Sponsor.According to 1,000 Dreams Fund's research, 70 percent of American women, ages 18-25, say they have never had a mentor. MentorHER was created to address the need for more mentors for young women by connecting working professionals with underserved students to create mentoring relationships that lead to success in school and beyond. Additionally, the program focuses on high-quality matches by pairing students with professionals who hold positions in industries to which the student aspires to work.Colgate-Palmolive Company , a founding partner of the program, is returning as the Title Sponsor. As part of its purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, the Company will continue to partner with 1DF by enlisting employee mentors to empower women and accelerate their progress into leadership
On World Introvert Day, HushLoudly recognizes companies demonstrating a commitment to introvert inclusionCHICAGO, Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HushLoudly, a podcast and brand dedicated to advocating for introversion, celebrates companies that have established employee resource groups (ERGs), education, programming, special events, and content that honor individuals' preferences for introversion. These organizations are leading the way in bringing positive attention and understanding to the differences in personality styles through advocacy, education, resources, and support
Aitkin joined Kroger as CMO in 2020, from chief executive officer of 84.51°, Kroger's insights and media division.
As grocery shoppers increasingly seek out Click-and-Mortar™ technologies for a seamless omnichannel experience, Albertsons is seeing double-digit online growth, helped by its rewards refresh. The grocery giant, which has more than 2,200 stores across the U.S., shared in its first-quarter fiscal 2024 financial results, reported Tuesday (July 23), that it saw digital sales rise 23% year over year as loyalty membership grew by 15% to 41.4 million. “Our Customers for Life strategy is placing the customer at the center of everything we do, and we continued to drive strong year-over-year growth in loyalty members as we launched our new simplified ‘for U’ loyalty program,” CEO Vivek Sankaran said in a statement. “Amidst an evolving economic and industry backdrop, we continued to deliver outsized growth in our digital and pharmacy businesses.”
Great Britain’s Co-op is teaming with Walmart to expand its online grocery offering. The cooperative convenience store network announced Friday (July 5) that it will work with Walmart Commerce Technologies to implement its online fulfillment technology, “Store Assist.”. “Growing our share of the quick commerce market is our focus through both our own online shop and with strategic partners,” Co-op Head of Online Development George Hayworth said in the announcement