Who are we?

Since 2004, KIND has been on a mission to create a kinder and healthier world - one snack and one act at a time. Its iconic KIND© bars - made with real, recognizable ingredients - sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category. Today, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient - whole nuts, whole grains or whole fruit - and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.

Inspired by the belief that acts of kindness can be a transformative force for good, both the KIND brand and The KIND Foundation seek to inspire kindness and empathy.

We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

What you'll do

As the Technical Data Engineering Lead you will be a key leader responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure and architecture that supports the organization's data analytics and insights initiatives. This hands-on role will drive the transformation of the company's data platform, defining standards and implementing a modern data stack and operating model to enable efficient data ingestion, transformation, and modeling. The Technical data lead will work closely with the Sr. Director of Data Analytics and Functional Data Lead to ensure the data foundation enables the development of reporting and analytical tools that drive business performance and decision-making.

Data Architecture and Strategy

Define the data architecture and engineering strategy to support the company's data and analytics roadmap, aligning with best practices and industry standards
Establish data engineering standards, practices, and governance policies to promote reusability, maintainability, and scalability of the data platform in collaboration with global data team
Evaluate and implement new data technologies, tools, and techniques to continuously enhance the capabilities of the data platform

Data Platform Development and Management

Lead the design and implementation of a new, scalable data platform leveraging the Azure Analytics stack (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage)
Oversee the development of reliable and efficient data pipelines to ingest, transform, and model data from various sources, ensuring data quality, security, and consistency
Handle Data Ingestion projects in Azure environment from various third-party sources
Collaborate with the infrastructure team to ensure the data platform is seamlessly integrated with the broader IT ecosystem, optimizing for performance and cost-effectiveness

Stakeholder Collaboration and Resource Management

Partner with the Functional Data Leads and business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into scalable, fit-for-purpose data products
Manage and coordinate the work of external data engineering consultants to deliver on key data platform initiatives

This is a Hybrid role with the requirement to be in the NYC office 2-3 times a week.

What you'll bring to KIND

Extensive hands-on experience working with the Azure Analytics stack, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, and related services
Deep knowledge of SQL Server including use of stored procedures and functions
Strong understanding of data architecture patterns, data governance principles, and data operations best practices
Good knowledge of CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Azure, etc.
Strong understanding of data architecture patterns, data governance principles, and data operations best practices
Proficiency in data modeling, data pipeline development, and data transformation using tools like SQL, Python, Spark, and Databricks
In-depth knowledge of ETL Processing and ETL tools (SSIS, Workato, Azure Data Factory, Talend etc)

You are...

A team player who thrives in an agile development methodologies with collaborative cross-functional teams
An excellent analytical problem solver with the communication skills to translate technical concepts into business-friendly terms
Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness
Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks independently with minimal supervision in delivery of high quality results

You have...

8+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a similar technical role, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data platforms
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience in designing, building and maintaining data infrastructure in a hands-on environment
Led and mentored data engineering teams and consultants driving technical standards

Pluses

Prior experience in the CPG or Manufacturing industry

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $147,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

What KIND offers...

KIND provides a robust benefits package to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours
Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical well-being through in office programs like Drs, Nutritionists, Mindfulness, Chair Massages & others
Casual office dress code - feel free to wear your KIND gear
Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
The opportunity and responsibility to be KIND everyday

EEO

At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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KIND promises that our products will always lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient, such as nuts, whole grains or fruit – a disruptive notion that sparked the creation of a new healthy snacking category. We aim to challenge the status quo within the food industry and empower our community to make better, informed choices about health. To view KIND's Privacy Policy in its entirety please follow this link: https://www.kindsnacks.com/privacy-policy.html

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