Sr. Lead Data Engineer

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Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
205K-205K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Information Technology • Logistics • Software
The Role
Lead the architecture, development, governance, and operation of scalable data platforms, pipelines, schemas, databases, and warehousing infrastructure. Guide data acquisition, transformation, cataloging, and integration across cloud and local environments while ensuring reliability, security, performance, and data quality. Collaborate with product and engineering leadership, recommend data solutions, establish technical standards, and mentor engineering teams.
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Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Sr Lead Data Engineer

Management Level

Sr Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Job Description

Cox Automotive Corporate Services, LLC

Sr. Lead Data Engineer


Job Description: 

Sr. Lead Data Engineer positions offered by Cox Automotive Corporate Services, LLC (Atlanta, Georgia). Oversee design, deployment, and operation of technology architecture, solutions, and software to capture, manage, store, and utilize structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources. Establish structures based on business and technical requirements to channel data from multiple inputs and store using distributed (cloud) structures, local databases, and other storage forms. Supervise development of tools and programming leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data techniques to cleanse, organize, and transform data. Lead creation and governance of design standards and assurance processes for software, systems, and applications. Provide senior guidance and leadership to engineering teams through design, development, and execution of data acquisition, aggregation, and warehousing infrastructure. Collaborate with senior management, Product Management, and other engineers in design and development of data products. Manage design of complex automated pipelines for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from diverse data sources. Lead development of architectural standards, tools, and methodologies to ensure technical consistency and quality across the company's data management applications. Ensure development of reliable, accurate, and up-to-date batch data pipelines that make data easily consumable by end-users and other systems. Monitor database and infrastructure development metrics to identify performance issues and develop resolution strategies. Provide senior oversight of design and implementation of scalable data schemas and models. Research, analyze, and recommend database and data pipeline solutions after analyzing costs, benefits, and end-use. Demonstrate ownership of initiatives and drive them to completion. Lead and develop team capability through ongoing coaching and mentorship. Position reports to Atlanta, GA office. Telecommuting is permitted in accordance with company policy but must live within commuting distance of the stated office.

Minimum Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Management Information Systems or a related field and 8 years of experience designing, developing, or implementing highly scalable, high volume software systems and components.
• Must have 8 years of experience in each of the following:

  • Defining data architecture and infrastructure roadmaps to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable data platforms supporting analytics, AI or Business Intelligence;
  • Working with relational and NoSQL databases, including Amazon RDS SQL Server, Azure SQL Instances, or Amazon DynamoDB;
  • Using application lifecycle methodologies;
  • Working with business intelligence tools and platforms; and
  • Implementing and maintaining data cataloging platforms including AWS Glue or Collibra to support data discoverability, lineage and compliance initiatives.

• In lieu of a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 8 years of experience as stated, employer will accept a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 6 years of experience as stated, or a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 3 years of experience as stated.

• Must have 3 years of experience:

  • Using database systems, ETL processes, or cloud platforms, including AWS Database Migration Service, Amazon RDS SQL Server, AWS Data Pipeline, or AWS Transfer for SFTP or Simple Storage Service; and
  • Building and maintaining software running in a CI/CD pipeline, including GitLab CI/CD or AWS CodePipeline.

• Position reports to Atlanta, GA office. Telecommuting is permitted in accordance with company policy but must live within commuting distance of the stated office.
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

Compensation includes a base salary of $205,323. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.



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About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets



 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field
  • 8 years of experience designing, developing, or implementing highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components
  • 8 years defining data architecture and infrastructure roadmaps for scalable, secure, reliable data platforms supporting analytics, AI, or business intelligence
  • 8 years working with relational and NoSQL databases, including Amazon RDS SQL Server, Azure SQL Instances, or Amazon DynamoDB
  • 8 years using application lifecycle methodologies
  • 8 years working with business intelligence tools and platforms
  • 8 years implementing and maintaining data cataloging platforms, including AWS Glue or Collibra
  • 3 years using database systems, ETL processes, or cloud platforms, including AWS Database Migration Service, Amazon RDS SQL Server, AWS Data Pipeline, AWS Transfer for SFTP, or Amazon S3
  • 3 years building and maintaining software in a CI/CD pipeline, including GitLab CI/CD or AWS CodePipeline
  • Master's or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant field with 6 years of stated experience, or Ph.D. with 3 years of stated experience, may substitute for the bachelor's degree and experience requirement
  • Must live within commuting distance of the Atlanta, Georgia office

Cox Automotive Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cox Automotive Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Cox Automotive Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources. Wellness and wellbeing programs further enhance the value of the package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a competitive employer match and well‑supported plan structure that stand out within total rewards. These elements are viewed as adding meaningful long‑term value.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑building resources, including adoption and fertility support, are emphasized. Childcare and caregiving supports reinforce a family‑friendly package.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

Cox Automotive is a global automotive services and technology provider that offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders, and fleets.

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