Who we are
SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and Hello Eyes. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer and optometrists squirm. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!
Why you want this job
As a Data Engineer III, you will be a senior member of the team, tasked with scaling and optimizing our data systems while providing mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. Reporting to Ken Myers, you’ll work on key machine learning projects like recommendation engine and design new data models and ETL jobs to support business processes. You’ll also have the opportunity to optimize media spend pipelines and support various cross-functional teams, including marketing, ensuring seamless data operations that enhance decision-making across the company.
What you’ll do
- Lead collaboration with product and engineering teams to develop scalable data solutions that address both operational and business needs.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, demonstrating best practices and helping them build confidence in their data engineering skills.
- Design, build, and maintain data infrastructure for ETL processes, utilizing technologies such as Databricks, SQL Server, and AWS.
- Develop and optimize analytics tools, providing insights into business metrics like customer acquisition, operational efficiency, and media spend.
- Create and enhance data tools that support analytics teams in optimizing products and driving business insights.
- Own and improve ETL jobs that support machine learning models and other critical business processes.
- Provide regular status updates to cross-functional teams and stakeholders, aligning technical efforts with business goals.
What you'll need
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
- Expert-level SQL skills and data modeling experience, with a strong understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing techniques like star schema design.
- Advanced proficiency in cloud services, particularly AWS or Azure, and experience with cloud-based data infrastructure.
- Proficient in Python, Java, or Scala for building and optimizing data pipelines.
- Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark and workflow management tools.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Looker) and strong end-user reporting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with Databricks or Snowflake.
- Advanced experience building, optimizing, and maintaining ETL processes in cloud environments.
- Proven track record in designing a data warehouse and building ETL jobs to populate warehouse objects.
- Demonstrated experience with building reporting tools that provide actionable insights for business units.
Why we will love you
- You have a deep understanding of data engineering, particularly in building scalable and efficient data infrastructures.
- You excel at optimizing cloud platforms, data pipelines, and analytics tools to drive business success.
- You demonstrate initiative and clear communication, showing an ability to get up to speed quickly and take ownership of processes.
- You enjoy mentoring and guiding junior engineers, helping to build a collaborative and high-performing team.
- You’re a proactive problem-solver, constantly looking for ways to improve systems and processes.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment, taking on complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions.
Perks
- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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What We Do
As the world's largest contact lens store, 1-800 CONTACTS is dedicated to providing you with a simple, hassle-free way to replace your contact lenses. At 1-800 CONTACTS, you will receive the exact same contact lenses your doctor prescribed, delivered to your door, at a great price. And with an inventory of more than 15 million contacts, we are more likely to have your prescription in stock than anyone else, which means you'll receive your contacts fast.
