CAVA - Washington, DC
posted about 2 months ago
The Lead Data Engineer position at CAVA is a pivotal engineering role focused on designing, building, and supporting the future state data platform. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking, as the Lead Data Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers. The primary responsibility is to spearhead the design, development, and implementation of next-generation data architecture while also leading and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in creating an innovative, durable, and economically viable data platform that enhances business velocity, user experiences, and analytics capabilities. In this role, you will engineer data pipelines to manage data flow between various systems, develop data quality metrics, and perform quality control tests to ensure data integrity. You will interface with architects, product managers, and analysts to understand data needs and implement business rules into transformations. Documenting the data blending process and maintaining workflow/data lineage will be essential tasks. Continuous integration practices will be employed to ensure that every step of the data pipeline is testable and automated. The Lead Data Engineer will also participate in design and code reviews, ensuring high-quality deployments and staying updated with industry trends to improve software development processes. The position requires a proactive approach to security and data protection measures within software applications, as well as effective communication and collaboration with team members to meet company goals. The Lead Data Engineer will be expected to manage timelines and deliver on responsibilities while embodying CAVA's core values of generosity, curiosity, agility, positivity, and collective ambition.