Jabil

Information Technology Lead

Posted 11 Days Ago

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Florence, KY

Senior level

Hardware

The Role

As the IT Lead, Data Engineer, you will oversee data engineering projects, design cloud-based architectures, optimize data pipelines, and mentor junior engineers. You will ensure best practices for data governance and security while leading key technology initiatives aligned with Jabil's strategies.

Summary Generated by Built In

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Lead, Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake, AWS, and MWAA Airflow. The ideal candidate will also possess a strong understanding of supply chain data and will play a pivotal role in leading data initiatives, designing/implementing architecture, and ensuring scalable data solutions. The IT Lead will be responsible for determining the direction for the IT architecture, standards, design and implementation approaches for the company’s application systems, infrastructure and/or network-based cloud product systems. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact IT solutions and their use involving leading edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations and criticality. This is an expert-level role requiring independent action to establish methods and procedures on new and/or special assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Lead

Lead data engineering projects, from design to implementation, ensuring the highest level of scalability and performance.
Design and manage cloud-based data architecture using AWS and Snowflake.
Build and optimize data pipelines with Apache Airflow (AWS MWAA) for ETL/ELT processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate supply chain data needs into scalable solutions.
Implement best practices for data governance, security, and performance tuning.
Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices and advanced techniques.
Know and understand Jabil business strategy
Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives
Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabil’s methodology
Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions
Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions
Earn trust of clients and management
Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach
Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions
Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance
Researches technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabil’s competitive edge
Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation
Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture

Management Practices

Apply recognized system sizing methodology
Vet change(s) with respect to scope, schedule, cost, risk, etc.
Cross train staff to reduce delivery risk
Define processes & methods necessary to support delivery/deployment
Define management tools to support production environment

Continuous Improvement

Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other methods to identify & provide guidance on organizational improvement opportunities
Perform root cause analysis and remediation actions
Contribute to Jabil IP though development and submission of patents

Policy & Procedures

Comply with IT policy, procedure, and process
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy

Training & Development

Define technical job content & qualifications of key roles required to support technical infrastructure
Work closely with management to assess and aid the development of staff skill sets
Assist management to assess and help resolve staffing knowledge gaps

Communication

Publish and present to customers, IT leaders and business executives
Engage with vendors and third parties as needed
Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style
Ask questions; encourage input from staff
Develop peer relationships with Senior IT Architects

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically reports to management.
The purpose of this role is not primarily managerial, and the job is typically NOT directly responsible for managing employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Expertise in Snowflake and AWS (S3, MWAA, SNS, Lambda, Cloudformation, CDK)
Strong knowledge of supply chain data and related workflows
Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
Experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT development, and building scalable data solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead a team
Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods
Solid presentation and written communication skills
Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations
Team lead experience in application development
Knowledge and experience of one or more languages e.g., Java, C#, etc.
Knowledge and experience with server-side technologies
Knowledge and experience with client-side technologies e.g., Node, Angular
Knowledge and experience working in an Agile methodology
Knowledge of SOA, including REST, SOAP, API Management, and other integration patterns e.g. ESB, EIP, etc.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Knowledge of UML or ArchiMate
Knowledge of cloud technologies
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree required
Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems expected
Minimum 10 years of experience in a related discipline
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
Or, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

Preferred

Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure automation tools.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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