Sql Developer Data Engineer Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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 Of

• Designing and building scalable data pipelines, data products, and integrations using Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure technologies
• Partnering with business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into reliable and efficient data solutions
• Developing and maintaining Delta Lake tables, dimensional models, and cloud-native architectures that support enterprise analytics and reporting
• Leveraging Python, SQL, Databricks, and Azure services to solve data quality, performance, and scalability challenges
• Supporting Floor & Decor's strategic migration from SQL Server to Databricks by modernizing legacy workloads and improving data accessibility
• Building automated monitoring, testing, and data quality frameworks that improve reliability and trust in enterprise data products
• Collaborating with analytics engineers, architects, and platform teams to establish engineering standards and best practices
• Leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and contributing to the evolution of Floor & Decor's modern data platform

You'll Be Successful With

• Experience building and supporting enterprise-scale data platforms, data pipelines, and cloud-based data solutions
• Strong expertise in Python, SQL, Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and modern data engineering practices
• Experience designing dimensional models, lakehouse architectures, and scalable data products that support business decision-making
• The ability to analyze complex technical and business challenges and translate them into practical, scalable solutions
• Confidence partnering with technical teams and business stakeholders across multiple functions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A proactive mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for continuous improvement, modern cloud technologies, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience preferred
• 5+ years of Data Engineering experience
• Experience developing production-grade data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions
• Strong proficiency with Python and SQL
• Experience working with Databricks, Spark, Azure Data Services, or similar cloud data platforms
• Experience with dimensional modeling, ETL/ELT design, and enterprise data architecture concepts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working in compliance-sensitive environments such as SOX, PCI, or regulated industries is a plus

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products within Floor & Decor's Databricks platform
• Develop cloud-native solutions that improve data accessibility, quality, reliability, and business value
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver enterprise data products
• Build and maintain Delta Lake tables, dimensional models, and curated datasets that support analytics and reporting needs
• Support migration efforts from SQL Server EDW to Databricks by modernizing legacy workloads and validating business logic
• Implement data quality controls, monitoring, alerting, and operational support processes
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practice initiatives
• Document technical solutions, data models, and operational processes to support long-term maintainability
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the Data Engineering organization
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, reduce technical debt, and increase engineering efficiency
• Own data products through their full lifecycle, from requirements gathering and development through production support and continuous improvement

WORKING 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 Associates

Provide 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 & Rewards

Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level

Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program

Medical, 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 1

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & 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.

Floor & Decor is like no other flooring company, offering the broadest in-stock selection of tile, wood, stone, related tools, and flooring accessories at everyday low prices. We deliver a unique shopping experience through inspirational displays and incredible customer service.
From our stores to our corporate headquarters you will find people that care, work hard, collaborate, and innovate. Through our associates’ teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit, we’ve quickly become one of the country’s leading flooring retailers; we’re proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 fastest-growing companies in 2020.
With 200 stores and counting, the opportunities to advance within our organization are endless!
To continue our amazing growth, Floor & Decor is actively seeking gifted people with a solid work ethic and a real passion for helping others. Are you ready to make a difference at a truly groundbreaking company? From our retail stores to our distribution centers, to our corporate office, we encourage you to explore the variety of exciting opportunities available right now. Our career opportunities may leave you floored.