Description:

SMG is a leading experience management provider, serving multi-location consumer businesses by leveraging customer and employee insights.
The company has a rich 30-year history and combines an enterprise software platform with professional services to help brands generate and grow revenue, reduce detractors, and drive operational efficiencies.
SMG recently acquired Bulbshare to enhance real-time customer collaboration through mobile-first customer communities in over 30 markets worldwide.
The position is for a Senior Data Engineer who will lead by example in data engineering practices and demonstrate expertise in technologies such as Python, SQL, dbt, Snowflake, Airflow, and Kafka.
The role involves mentoring data engineering teams, rebuilding the team culture, and driving continuous learning and improvement.
Responsibilities include building deployment pipelines, collaborating with leadership on data engineering vision, refactoring data infrastructure, and advocating for modern data engineering practices.
The Senior Data Engineer will also manage timelines, resources, and risks effectively while delivering significant initiatives.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
Candidates must have extensive experience (4+ years) in data engineering, particularly in leading teams and initiatives.
Proven expertise in data engineering technologies such as SQL, Python, dbt, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Kafka, and Airflow is essential.
A strong understanding of modern data engineering practices, including data modeling, ETL processes, data quality assurance, and data pipeline orchestration is required.
Experience with data engineering tooling and platforms like Databricks and Snowflake is highly desirable.
Excellent leadership and communication skills are necessary, along with a record of leading collaborative and high-performing data engineering teams.
Candidates should be able to quickly learn and adapt to innovative data technologies as needed.
The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning is important.
Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization is required.

SMG offers a work hard, have fun environment that fosters a fulfilling and exciting workplace for employees.
The company promotes a values-driven culture that emphasizes connection, collaboration, and co-creation.
This is a fully remote position, allowing for flexibility in work location.
Employees enjoy unlimited PTO, providing them with the freedom to take time off as needed.
Tech equipment is provided to support employees in their roles.
The company also offers sick pay to ensure employees can take care of their health without financial worry.
SMG is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where all colleagues feel a sense of belonging and have equal access to opportunities and resources.