Job description
Important Information:
Years of Experience: 3+ years in modern programming languages; 2+ years in databases and data engineering
Job Mode: Full-time
Work Mode: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join the Insights Delivery team within the Nordstrom Analytical Platform (NAP). This role involves designing and developing scalable data solutions that support real-time, data-driven decision-making across the business. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build distributed data processing systems that power key analytics and insights across the organization.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Design and develop scalable and durable data analytical solutions using in-house and modern cloud-based technologies in an agile environment.
Understand the business needs of a major line of business and the applications, systems, and functions that support it.
Design interaction between multiple architectural modules.
Build distributed data processing pipelines in the cloud Big Data ecosystem with strong data modeling and engineering practices.
Own and participate in code reviews, promoting software engineering best practices.
Build CI/CD pipelines and testing tools to improve automation and reduce development friction.
Troubleshoot and optimize performance issues across data pipelines.
Define and measure quality standards across the solution.
Provide ongoing production support and participate in on-call rotation duties.
Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to resolve incidents and production issues.
Manage production notifications, alerts, logging dashboards, and cost optimization.
Work closely with product managers, analysts, scientists, and tech teams.
Deliver self-service BI solutions in partnership with stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional partners.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning.
Role-specific Requirements:
3+ years of experience in at least one modern programming language such as Java or Python.
2+ years of experience with databases, SQL, data modeling, and automated data engineering pipelines.
Passion for operational excellence, scalable system design, and impactful business outcomes.
Technologies:
Programming Languages: Java, Python
Databases: SQL, BigQuery, Presto
Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP
Data Processing: Kafka, Flink, Spark
Workflow Orchestration: Airflow
Containerization & Deployment: Kubernetes, CI/CD tools
Skillset Competencies:
Distributed system design
Real-time data streaming
Data pipeline development
Cloud architecture
Automation and testing
Collaboration and communication
About Encora:
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
