ABOUT THRIVE MARKET
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership
- Drive the vision and roadmap for enterprise system integration and data applications while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and technology strategy.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into technical solutions that drive measurable business value.
- Lead initiatives to modernize and optimize business-critical data systems while maintaining operational stability and reliability.
- Balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational needs through effective prioritization and resource allocation.
- Technical Leadership
- Define and implement architecture standards across system integration and data applications, establishing robust patterns for near real-time and batch data movement while creating comprehensive frameworks for monitoring and optimization.
- Lead the development of best practices for operational reporting including dashboard design, metric definitions, and automated delivery mechanisms.
- Implement robust quality assurance processes that include systematic testing, thorough documentation, clear audit trails, and comprehensive change management procedures.
- Partner with Data Engineering teams to align technical requirements, optimize data models for operational use cases, and ensure seamless integration between systems.
- Actively participate in technical design and code reviews, providing hands-on guidance and maintaining strong technical involvement in key initiatives.
- Lead by example in developing proof-of-concepts and technical prototypes for critical integration patterns.
- Technical Execution Hands-on Skills
- Demonstrate hands-on proficiency in building and maintaining data pipelines using modern orchestration tools and frameworks.
- Develop and implement integration patterns using both open-source and commercial tools, showing strong coding capabilities.
- Build and optimize real-time data processing workflows using streaming technologies and message brokers.
- Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code for deployment and configuration of integration solutions.
- Leverage existing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for mission-critical data applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across various integration patterns and systems.
- Operational Excellence
- Lead the development and maintenance of mission-critical data applications while ensuring high availability and performance standards are met.
- Establish and maintain comprehensive SLAs for operational systems and reporting that align with business requirements and technical capabilities.
- Drive efficient system integration and data movement across the enterprise through standardized processes and automated workflows.
- Implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems for business-critical processes to ensure early detection and resolution of issues.
- Ensure continuous improvement of operational efficiency through regular system reviews and optimization initiatives.
- Team Stakeholder Management
- Build and lead high-performing teams focused on integration and specialized systems while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Drive efficient cross-functional collaboration with business and technical teams through clear communication channels and established processes.
- Manage relationships with system owners and business stakeholders through regular engagement and transparent project management.
- Balance competing priorities and resource allocation through structured evaluation frameworks and clear decision-making processes.
- Create and maintain clear escalation paths for operational issues while ensuring appropriate coverage and response times.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering, systems integration, or related technical roles.
- 3+ years of experience managing technical teams and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and architectures.
- Proven hands-on technical expertise demonstrated through:
- Direct experience writing production-grade Python code for data integration.
- Development of complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Implementation of real-time streaming solutions.
- Creation of automated testing frameworks.
- Building CI/CD pipelines for data applications.
- Active hands-on experience with at least two of the following categories:
- Open source integration tools (Airflow, NiFi, Airbyte) - must show code samples.
- Message brokers and streaming platforms (Kafka, Pulsar, RabbitMQ) - with hands-on implementation experience.
- Commercial ETL/ELT platforms (Fivetran, Talend) - including custom operator development.
- iPaaS solutions (MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato) - including custom connector development.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Debug complex integration issues across multiple systems.
- Write performant code for large-scale data processingImplement robust error handling and recovery mechanisms.
- Design and implement data quality validation frameworks.
- Experience with cloud data platforms and warehouses.
- Track record of delivering complex technical solutions in a business environment.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with modern integration tools and frameworks:
- Open-source ETL frameworks (Apache Hop, Luigi)Data transformation tools (dbt) CDC platforms (Debezium).
- Reverse ETL solutions (Census, Hightouch) GraphQL, and API management platforms.
- Knowledge of emerging data architecture patterns (Data Mesh, Data Contracts).
- Experience implementing event-driven architectures.
- Understanding of data governance and compliance requirements.
- Background in workflow automation and low-code integration platforms.
- Experience with change management in enterprise environments.
- Proven success in implementing and managing operational reporting solutions.
BELONG TO A BETTER COMPANY:
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
- 401k Employer Match
- 9 Days of Observed Holidays
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
- Ability to work in our beautiful co-working space at WeWork in Playa Vista and other locations
- Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
- Coverage for Life Coaching Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
JOB INFORMATION:
- Compensation Description - The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000/Per Year.
- Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and geographic location.
- Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health Wellness Benefits, Flexible PTO, and more!