Senior Data Engineer

Kohls Construction

. Lead development of robust, observable, and measurable applications using extreme programming practices and a user-centric approach .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing robust applications using Extreme Programming practices, with a strong focus on user-centric design and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in building and managing cloud-based data ecosystems on GCP and implementing data transformation and analytics solutions.

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Extreme Programming (XP)Cloud-Based Data Ecosystems (GCP)ETL Pipeline Development (Apache Airflow, Apache Spark)Test-Driven Development (TDD)SQL and NoSQL Data Modeling (BigQuery, MongoDB, Snowflake)

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentApplication Design PatternsContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeploymentData TransformationPerformance TuningEvent-Driven ArchitectureData Mesh PrinciplesReal-Time Data IngestionComplex SQL Queries

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingEmpathetic FeedbackCollaborationTeam FacilitationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Apache AirflowApache SparkGCP (Google Cloud Platform)Kafka ConnectBigQueryMongoDBSnowflakeApache FlinkCloud StorageIAM

Industry Keywords

PCI CompliancePII StandardsGDPRPCI DSSSOXCCPAData LakesData WarehousesUser-Centric DesignData Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowApacheAWSAzureBigQueryCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaMongoDBNoSQLPythonScalaSnowflakeSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of robust, observable, and measurable applications using extreme programming practices and a user-centric approach
Participate in the entire application lifecycle with designers, product managers, and engineers
Use critical thinking, experimentation, data, and industry best practices to achieve business outcomes
Facilitate group discussions and team ceremonies and develop shared context
Give and receive empathetic, actionable, and specific feedback
Practice emergent architecture and build software that is easy to use and modify
Establish and lead product engineering and software standards
Ideate products from a user perspective and create stack-ranked feasible solutions for testing
Research and stay current on technology market trends and practices
Lead technical initiatives across the team and department
Develop, automate, and maintain batch and streaming ETL pipelines using Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Python, and Scala
Build and manage cloud-based data ecosystems on GCP, including BigQuery, Bigtable, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, IAM, and VPC
Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL data models for data lakes and warehouses using BigQuery, MongoDB, and Snowflake
Write complex SQL queries for data transformation, aggregation, and analytics optimization
Apply TDD and test automation across Airflow workflows, Spark jobs, and transformation logic
Apply data mesh and data-as-a-product principles to enable reusable, domain-driven datasets
Implement real-time ingestion with Kafka Connect and process streaming data with Spark Streaming, Apache Flink, or similar technologies
Optimize data performance, scalability, and cost efficiency across GCP components
Ensure compliance with PCI and PII data standards, including GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX, and CCPA
Integrate OpenAI, Gemini, and Anthropic LLMs for data quality and analytics enhancement
Collaborate with stakeholders, data scientists, and full-stack engineers to deliver trusted, documented, and reusable data products
Perform additional assigned tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in software development
Understanding of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, databases, schemas, and testing strategies
In-depth knowledge and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment, and test-driven development
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, or related field (Preferred)
Experience with large-scale application troubleshooting and performance tuning (Preferred)
Exposure to major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) (Preferred)
Familiarity and experience with XP (Extreme Programming) (Preferred)
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements
Ability to learn and comply with company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Ability to give, receive, understand, and respond to direction from leadership and company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast-paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for communication, report preparation, and other tasks
Ability to plan, prioritize, and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee assigned projects in a timely manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship