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Cinder LLC

Data & Platform Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$107K/yr

Title: Data & Platform Engineer (Business Applications & Analytics) Pay Rate: $107,000+ DOE Location: Onsite Beaverton, OR Type: Direct Hire About Our Client Our client is a well-established ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site +1

$106K - $128K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Tampa, FL · Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

Quantix

Data Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Data Platform Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA Type: Direct Hire Our client in the San Francisco, CA area is looking for a Data Platform Engineer to join their team on a direct hire basis. This ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$109K - $131K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$108K - $129K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL · Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Orlando, FL · Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

Worth AI

Data Platform Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site +1

$106K - $128K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

Careers at KKR

Data Platform Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$124K - $149K/yr

TEAM OVERVIEW The ADAPT (AI, Data, and Platform Technologies) Engineering team is integral to KKR's technological strategy, architecting and supporting the firm's foundational data and AI ...

KKR

Data Platform Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$124K - $149K/yr

They are seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their ADAPT Engineering team in Boston, responsible for designing and constructing data engineering capabilities that process large-scale financial ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$110K - $132K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the core data services that power our products and analytics. You'll own end-to-end data pipelines and API services that ingest ...

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How much do data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for data platform engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Platform Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Platform Engineer, you need a solid understanding of database architectures, data modeling, ETL processes, and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or Scala, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), big data tools (like Hadoop, Spark), and certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics or Google Professional Data Engineer are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and an ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams distinguish top candidates. These skills ensure that data systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals, enabling informed decision-making and innovation.

What is a Data Platform Engineer job?

A Data Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable data infrastructure to support analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence. They work with data pipelines, databases, and cloud technologies to ensure efficient data storage, processing, and retrieval. Their role involves optimizing performance, ensuring data security, and enabling reliable data access for engineers and analysts.

What are some typical challenges a Data Platform Engineer may encounter in their day-to-day work?

Data Platform Engineers often navigate challenges such as ensuring high data availability, optimizing system performance, and maintaining data security in evolving cloud or hybrid environments. They frequently address issues related to scaling infrastructure to handle growing data volumes, integrating legacy systems, and automating data pipelines. Collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers is essential to ensure data solutions meet business requirements. Adapting swiftly to new technologies and troubleshooting complex issues are key parts of the role, making it both dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving.

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Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer

Central Garden & Pet

Schaumburg, IL

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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The best things about working at Central Garden & Pet

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    97% say they get paid breaks

    say they get paid breaks

  • 94%

    94% say it is easy to take sick days

    say it is easy to take sick days

  • 94%

    94% say they don’t worry about hours

    say they don’t worry about hours

Featured by Central Garden & Pet, based on 40 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Description

Central Garden & Pet is building a modern cloud-based Enterprise Data Platform to support reporting, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making across its brands and business units. The DevOps Platform Engineer will design, implement, and operate the data platform—with a primary focus on Databricks—and the CI/CD pipelines that support data ingestion, transformation, and analytics workloads.
This role will own the Databricks platform experience (workspaces, clusters, permissions, jobs) and DevOps automation, partnering closely with data engineers, analytics engineers, and governance teams to ensure the platform is secure, scalable, reliable, and automated.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for data pipelines (ingestion jobs) and transformation projects (e.g., dbt on Databricks, SQL, notebooks)
  • Orchestrate Databricks jobs and workflows end-to-end (ingestion, transformation, quality checks)
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD, including schema and contract checks for data models and tables
  • Implement FinOps best practices to support cost monitoring and allocation across the EDP
  • Automate platform operations for Databricks and related services, such as workspace and cluster provisioning, library and runtime mgmt. and job deployment/config
  • Implement and maintain identity and access management for Databricks and supporting cloud resources, including workspace- and cluster-level permissions, table- and view-level access controls (e.g., Unity Catalog or equivalent), service principals, groups, and roles for automated workloads, and RBAC & TBAC models in collaboration with EDP Architect
  • Provide patterns, templates, and reusable modules (Terraform modules, Airflow DAG patterns, Databricks job templates) to accelerate onboarding of new projects
  • Continuously evaluate and improve tooling, pipelines, and platform architecture to increase reliability, security, and developer productivity on Databricks
  • Define the code promotion process to minimize impacts across domains as code is promoted to production
  • Manage end-to-end orchestration using managed Airflow. Contribute to defining and tracking SLA/SLO/SLIs for the platform and participate in incident response (triage, root cause analysis)
  • Practical knowledge of IT Infrastructure technologies, cloud computing Azure), cybersecurity, and disaster recovery.
  • Working knowledge of Azure ecosystem, including hands-on experience designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines within cloud-native environments.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks in production environment, including workspace and cluster management, jobs/workflows and integrations with orchestration tools
  • Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar) and Git-based workflows.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and orchestration tools for provisioning and managing Databricks and cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience implementing automated tests and quality gates in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ability to partner effectively with data engineers, analytics engineers, architects, and security teams.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
  • 4–7+ years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Platform Engineering, with at least 2+ years supporting data/analytics platforms.
  • Experience operating production data workloads, including monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and incident response.
  • Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and integration.
  • Experience in CPG, retail, manufacturing, or distribution environments preferred.
POSITION INFORMATION  
  • This position pays $120,000-$150,000 per year based on experience and location.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS 
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to thousands of free online courses
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
  • Referral Program with cash bonus
  • Access to on-demand pay
  • Paid parental leave
 
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Perks for frontline workers

From Central Garden & Pet, via Breakroom

  • Safety is a top priority!

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Paid Breaks

  • Consistent shift and schedule

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • 401k with Company Match

  • Referral Program with Cash Bonus

  • Education Assistance

  • Paid Parental Leave

About Central Garden & Pet, in their own words

From Central Garden & Pet

Our leading consumer and professional brands provide forward-thinking, high quality products to care for your lawn, garden, pets and community. We are committed to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

Company values

From Central Garden & Pet

The Central Way | We Do the Right Thing | We Strive to be the Best | We are Entrepreneurial | We Win Together | We Grow Every Day | We are Passionate

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet is committed to building a great place to work that embraces diversity as a key pillar of our culture. This is a journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and doing the work to move forward together.

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