Senior Data Engineer

Are you a hands-on data engineer passionate about building scalable data pipelines and enabling analytics that drive business decisions? At Keurig Dr Pepper, we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to develop and optimize data workflows as part of our modern data ecosystem, supporting enterprise reporting, self-service analytics, and machine learning initiatives.

This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving, data-driven team.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will…

Data Engineering & Architecture:

• Create robust and scalable data pipelines utilizing dbt, SnowSQL, and cloud-native solutions, ensuring clear documentation throughout.
• Establish transformation layers and dimensional models that facilitate reporting, dashboard creation, and sophisticated analytics.
• Develop integrations with both structured and semi-structured data sources from internal as well as external third-party platforms.
• Implement frameworks for data validation and quality checks to guarantee the data's accuracy, completeness, and dependability.

Optimization & Automation:

• Monitor and optimize data pipelines for efficiency and scalability.
• Support code versioning, testing, and deployment automation with Git and CI/CD.
• Use UC4/Automic to manage ELT workflows.

AI-Ready Data Ecosystems:

• Work closely with Data Scientists to facilitate AI/ML pipelines by optimizing feature engineering, model training, and real-time inference processes.
• Incorporate AI-based functionalities, including anomaly detection, intelligent alerting, and natural language enrichment, into data workflows.
• Develop structured datasets to enable experimentation and forecasting initiatives.

Collaboration, Delivery & Technical Leadership:

• Partner with product owners, solution architects, data analysts, and engineering peers to translate business requirements into well-modeled datasets and reliable pipelines.
• Lead technical delivery by breaking down work, coordinating dependencies, and removing blockers to keep execution on track.
• Participate in agile ceremonies (standups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support design reviews and ensure solutions align to established architectural, governance, and change-control standards.

Governance, Standards & Platform Health:

• Define and uphold engineering standards across the analytics ecosystem (modeling conventions, testing, documentation, and release practices).
• Guide architecture/design reviews to ensure technical rigor and adherence to governance and change-control procedures.
• Track platform health (reliability, scalability, cost/performance) and drive continuous improvements with measurable outcomes.

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $151,00
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Who you are:

• Strategic, collaborative leader who partners effectively across engineering, analytics, and business teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Strong communicator and influencer with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business‑focused insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Proven people leader and mentor who develops talent, shapes team culture, and guides teams through complex, enterprise‑scale initiatives.
• Thoughtful problem solver with strong analytical instincts, a focus on root‑cause analysis, and a commitment to sustainable, long‑term solutions.

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science, information systems, or a closely related discipline is required.

Experience:

8+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering development.

Core Skills:

• Hands-on experience with analytics platforms such as Snowflake and/or Informatica Cloud
• Experience with conceptual architecture, data integration design, and wireframing
• Expert-level SnowSQL, Snowflake Notebooks or Snowpark experience
• Hands-on experience with data transformation tools such as dbt Core and/or dbt Cloud
• DevOps practices including Git workflows, CI/CD, and automation
• UNIX/Linux environments and shell scripting
• Experience with orchestration tools like UC4 or Automic
• Experience working PowerBI as data visualization tool
• Experience using SAP ERP as a data source specially SAP FICO module
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP services such as GCS, Artifact Registry, etc.

Core Lead Skills:

• Conduct code reviews
• Guide technical direction through patterns, standards, and reference architecture
• Break down tasks, coordinate delivery, resolve blockers, manage technical risk and dependencies
• Promote governance, quality, and CI/CD standards throughout the group

Nice to have Skills:

• Basic Python skills, with the ability to read and enhance existing code
• Exposure to AI/ML platforms such as Databricks
• Experience with Azure and/or AWS (nice to have)

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law

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