PURPOSE This isn't a traditional data engineering role focused solely on building pipelines and moving data from one system to another. This is a highly visible engineering position where you'll directly influence how business leaders make decisions across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Store Operations.As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll help shape Floor & Decor's modern data platform while driving the company's migration from a legacy enterprise data warehouse to Databricks on Azure. You'll partner closely with business stakeholders, analytics teams, architects, and platform engineers to design scalable data products, solve complex business challenges, and deliver trusted data that powers critical decisions across the organization.This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and business partnership. You'll own data products from design through production, build scalable cloud-native solutions, and help define best practices that support the future growth of Floor & Decor's data ecosystem.Your Day Consists OfDesigning and building scalable data pipelines, data products, and integrations using Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure technologiesPartnering with business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into reliable and efficient data solutionsDeveloping and maintaining Delta Lake tables, dimensional models, and cloud-native architectures that support enterprise analytics and reportingLeveraging Python, SQL, Databricks, and Azure services to solve data quality, performance, and scalability challengesSupporting Floor & Decor's strategic migration from SQL Server to Databricks by modernizing legacy workloads and improving data accessibilityBuilding automated monitoring, testing, and data quality frameworks that improve reliability and trust in enterprise data productsCollaborating with analytics engineers, architects, and platform teams to establish engineering standards and best practicesLeading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and contributing to the evolution of Floor & Decor's modern data platformYou'll Be Successful WithExperience building and supporting enterprise-scale data platforms, data pipelines, and cloud-based data solutionsStrong expertise in Python, SQL, Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and modern data engineering practicesExperience designing dimensional models, lakehouse architectures, and scalable data products that support business decision-makingThe ability to analyze complex technical and business challenges and translate them into practical, scalable solutionsConfidence partnering with technical teams and business stakeholders across multiple functionsStrong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiencesA proactive mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environmentPassion for continuous improvement, modern cloud technologies, and delivering high-quality engineering solutionsMinimum Eligibility RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience preferred5+ years of Data Engineering experienceExperience developing production-grade data pipelines and cloud-based data solutionsStrong proficiency with Python and SQLExperience working with Databricks, Spark, Azure Data Services, or similar cloud data platformsExperience with dimensional modeling, ETL/ELT design, and enterprise data architecture conceptsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsExperience working in compliance-sensitive environments such as SOX, PCI, or regulated industries is a plusEssential FunctionsDesign, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products within Floor & Decor's Databricks platformDevelop cloud-native solutions that improve data accessibility, quality, reliability, and business valuePartner with stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver enterprise data productsBuild and maintain Delta Lake tables, dimensional models, and curated datasets that support analytics and reporting needsSupport migration efforts from SQL Server EDW to Databricks by modernizing legacy workloads and validating business logicImplement data quality controls, monitoring, alerting, and operational support processesParticipate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practice initiativesDocument technical solutions, data models, and operational processes to support long-term maintainabilityMentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the Data Engineering organizationIdentify opportunities to improve platform performance, reduce technical debt, and increase engineering efficiencyOwn data products through their full lifecycle, from requirements gathering and development through production support and continuous improvementWORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)This position is salaried, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week.PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Store Support Center AssociatesProvide leadership and support training on all Safety programs, processes and procedures, insuring that every associate is properly trained for their position.Follow established Safety procedures in all aspects of work assignments applicable to the position. This includes participating in all Safety related training and acquiring certifications. Each associate is responsible for Safety at the Store Support Center and when visiting other company work locations. All Safety concerns must be brought to the attention of the management of a location and/or the Store Support Center Safety Department immediately.NOTE: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.Benefits & RewardsBonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every levelPrograms that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria) Work-life balance, including: Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates Paid holidays plus a personal holiday Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1Equal Employment OpportunityFloor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.