Associate Data Engineer

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Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for an IT professional to fill the role of Associate Data Engineer at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

As an Associate Data Engineer at Wahl Clipper Corporation, you will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and optimizing our data pipelines. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data availability, quality, and integrity. This role provides a unique opportunity for a budding engineer to grow, learn, and contribute to a data-driven culture. The Associate Data Engineer reports directly to the Global Director of Applications, BI & Analytics. There are no direct reports to this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with data architects and IT teams to build and maintain data infrastructure.
• Assist in designing, constructing, installing, and maintaining large-scale processing systems and other infrastructure.
• Ensure that all systems meet the business/company requirements, as well as industry practices.
• Integrate new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures.
• Develop and implement data retrieval and storage strategies.
• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture.
• Assemble and process complex datasets that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
• Provide support to our data scientists and analysts, ensuring data accessibility and quality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a data engineering or similar role.
• Proficient understanding of distributed computing principles.
• Experience with big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with data architectures, including ETL processes, warehousing, and data integration.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Experience with Data Warehousing platforms like Snowflake and Azure Synapse.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar cloud platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools like SSIS and Azure Data Factory preferred.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and platforms preferred.
• Good understanding of data quality principles and best practices.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $11 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $4 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

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