Principal Data Engineer

Responsibilities

Design build and maintain the infrastructure that enables the collection storage processing and analysis of large volumes of data including data pipelines and data architecture on the Azure platform using SQL Server and other technologies

Develop data integration solutions to bring together disparate data sources coherently

Deploy data quality and data governance processes to ensure data accuracy consistency and compliance in the context of the retail industry

Support retail data and analytics product discovery consulting to align technical approaches that support desired process and features

Support efforts to develop insights from data to drive business growth and success across teams

Stay current with best practices in data engineering data architecture and Azure cloud computing

Establish and instruct on architectural development and documentation standards and best practices

Mentor team members and share knowledge

Skills & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field

8 years of experience in Azure and SQL Server data engineering and architecture

Exceptional knowledge of SQL Server database administration data modeling and data warehousing

Deep experience on the Azure platform including Azure Data Factory Azure Databricks etc.

Retail industry experience especially with data pipelines architecture governance quality and security

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to design build and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines and architecture

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience using agile software development practices

Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize short- and long-term projects at the same time

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

VRA offers a variety of medical dental and vision programs to meet your familys health care needs.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits

Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for you your spouse and your children

Income Protection

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid family medical leave

Retirement Plan

The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

• 401k with generous company match immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
• Strong line up of professionally managed funds
• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off

Enjoy generous time off programs.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
• 9 paid holidays a year
• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities

VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.

• Voluntary Time Off

Holistic Wellness

• Access to a variety of financial physical and mental wellness experts

• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
• Opportunities for leadership development skill development and career advancement

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity identity protection legal services pet insurance cell phone discount employee referral bonus annual birthday gift DailyPay corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Base Pay Range:

Vera Bradleys compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location skills experience and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses equity or other incentives if applicable.