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Full-Time

Senior Data Engineer

Posted on 7/30/2024

Thrive Market

Thrive Market

501-1,000 employees

Online grocery retailer for organic products

Food & Agriculture
Hardware
Energy
Social Impact
Biotechnology
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$160k - $190kAnnually

+ Stock Options + Health & Wellness Benefits + Flexible PTO

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Agile
Redshift
Python
Airflow
Git
Apache Spark
SQL
Apache Kafka
Java
AWS
Jenkins
Hadoop
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Hands on experience programming in Python, Scala or Java
  • Expertise with RDBMS and Data Warehousing (Strong SQL) with Redshift,Snowflake or similar
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with data and information architecture patterns and implementation approaches for Operational Data Stores, Data Warehouses, Data Marts and Data Lakes
  • Proficiency in logical/physical data architecture, design and development
  • Experience in Data lake / Big data analytics platform implementation either cloud based or on-premise; AWS preferred
  • Experience working with high volumes of data; experience in design, implementation and support of highly distributed data applications
  • Experience with Development Tools for CI/CD, Unit and Integration testing, Automation and Orchestration E.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Concourse, Airflow, Terraform
  • Experience with writing Kafka producers and consumers or experience with AWS Kinesis
  • Hands-on experience developing a distributed data processing platform with Big Data technologies like Hadoop, Spark etc
  • A knack for independence (hands-on) as well as team work
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, often in light of ill-defined issues or conflicting information.
  • Experience with streaming data ingestion, machine-learning, Apache Spark a plus
  • Adept in the ability to elicit, gather, and manage requirements in an Agile delivery environment
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, presentation) across all levels of the organization. Ability to translate ambiguous concepts into tangible ideas.
Responsibilities
  • Work across multiple projects and efforts to orchestrate and deliver cohesive data engineering solutions in partnership with various functional teams at Thrive Market
  • Be hands-on and take ownership of the complete cycle of data services, from data ingestion, data processing, ETL to data delivery for reporting
  • Collaborate with other technical teams to deliver data solutions which meet business and technical requirements; define technical requirements and implementation details for the underlying data lake, data warehouse and data marts
  • Identify, troubleshoot and resolve production data integrity and performance issues
  • Collaborate with all areas of data management as lead to ensure patterns, decisions, and tooling is implemented in accordance with enterprise standards
  • Perform data source gap analysis and create data source/target catalogs and mappings
  • Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of cross system integration, interactions and relationships in order to develop an enterprise view of Thrive Market’s future data needs
  • Design, coordinate and execute pilots/prototypes/POC to provide validation on specific scenarios and provide implementation roadmap
  • Recommend/Ensure technical functionality (e.g. scalability, security, performance, data recovery, reliability, etc.) for Data Engineering
  • Facilitate workshops to define requirements and develop data solution designs
  • Apply enterprise and solution architecture decisions to data architecture frameworks and data models
  • Maintain a repository of all data architecture artifacts and procedures
  • Collaborate with IT teams, software providers and business owners to predict and devise data architecture that addresses business needs for collection, aggregation and interaction with multiple data streams

Thrive Market operates an online platform for purchasing organic and non-GMO food products, catering to health-conscious individuals and families. Customers pay an annual membership fee to access a wide variety of grocery items, often at prices up to 30% lower than traditional retailers, thanks to a price matching policy. The platform also features a personal shopper service, called Thrive Guide, and offers fast, carbon-neutral shipping, enhancing the shopping experience. Thrive Market stands out from competitors by focusing on organic and sustainably sourced products, aligning with the growing consumer trend towards healthy eating and convenience. The company's goal is to make healthy living accessible and affordable for everyone.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$414.2M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Thrive Market's partnerships with brands like LesserEvil and Beyond Meat highlight its ability to offer exclusive, health-focused products.
  • The company's focus on organic and non-GMO products positions it well to capitalize on the growing consumer trend towards healthy eating.
  • Achieving TRUE Zero Waste Certification for its fulfillment centers demonstrates Thrive Market's leadership in sustainability, potentially attracting eco-conscious consumers.

What critics are saying

  • The membership model may deter potential customers who are unwilling to pay an annual fee upfront.
  • The competitive landscape of online grocery retail is intense, with major players like Amazon and Walmart posing significant threats.

What makes Thrive Market unique

  • Thrive Market's membership model, similar to a wholesale club, allows it to offer competitive pricing up to 30% less than traditional retail prices.
  • The company’s commitment to sustainability, including carbon-neutral shipping and plastic-neutral certification, sets it apart in the online grocery sector.
  • Thrive Market enhances customer experience with unique services like 24/7 access to a personal shopper, known as a Thrive Guide.
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