Data Engineer II
Boise, ID, US, 83702-6924
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This role applies foundational to intermediate data engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve a range of business problems of varying complexity. Utilizes tools, techniques, and professional knowledge acquired through specialized training, education, or experience. Exercises professional judgment—from limited to independent decision-making—within defined parameters or established practices to determine and execute appropriate actions. Develops practical expertise across select to several business processes, technologies, and data domains. Acts as a collaborative and informed team member by providing information, analysis, and recommendations in support of team efforts. Evaluates data engineering challenges and contributes to solution development through informed recommendations.
Why This Role is Exciting
- Work with Leading Tools: Gain practical experience with Azure and Databricks to build ELT pipelines for advanced data engineering, supporting precise and timely business decisions.
- Expand Your Expertise: Grow your knowledge in high-demand areas like DevOps automation, cloud platforms, and advanced data analytics.
- Join an Innovative Team: The Data Engineering team possesses a strong history of providing sophisticated solutions to challenging business issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates as a member of a data engineering team
- Performs analysis of technical requirements of basic to intermediate complexity.
- Designs and develops solutions of basic to moderate complexity.
- Completes data engineering activities individually or as defined by more senior engineers
- Participates in design and outcome reviews
- Designs, prepares and executes manual and/or automated test plans and scripts.
- Applies technical knowledge of data engineering to perform routine, to moderately complex maintenance and support of solutions
- Demonstrates capability to work directly with business and technical resources
Typical Education
| Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university |
Relevant Experience
| 1-5 years data engineering experience and/or training |
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of data engineering with the ability to address moderately complex issues.
- Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python or SQL.
- Applies basic methodologies for data engineering (i.e., ETL, data orchestration, data modeling, data quality, etc.)
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Databricks, SQL, and Data Modeling.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, contributing to team design activities and documentation.
- Can apply critical thinking skills to solving problems and a strong technical aptitude.
- Experience delivering data solutions through agile software development methodologies is ideal but not required.
Job Requisition ID: 23623
Travel Required:
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **