Applications Tech Lead

DescriptionYour Role Data is at the core of most organizations.  At Victoria’s Secret & Co, we are using data differently and building a data-driven future for our associates and customers.  The Data Services team & the Data Applications Tech Lead are at the heart of this transformation!  The Data Applications Tech Lead will manage, identify, design, ingest, organize, and analyze VS&Co data.  This role is responsible for leading design, development, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of data solutions to achieve VS&Co business goals.  The successful candidate will be a co-owner of the VS data estate, data quality, and data governance.  This candidate must have strong skills and experience interacting with users, gathering requirements, designing solutions, and ensuring outcomes meet or exceed business goals.  Proven data architecture and technical/solution design skills are a must.  Experience in data engineering, business intelligence, advanced analytics, testing/validation, performance-tuning, and data pipeline support are critical.  Candidate must have proven skills in SQL, data design, data modeling, integration, data testing, and python on platforms/tools such as Snowflake (and Snowpark), Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server, Talend, IBM DataStage, Informatica, DBT, Snowplow, Google Looker, GCP and Azure.Why You Belong Here  At Victoria’s Secret & Co, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.  Your Impact  Lead understanding of business and technical requirements, create solutions that meet or exceed requirements and standards, and propose/lead solution development.Design, develop, test, implement, and continuously improve logical and physical data models on various data platforms, including Snowflake, Oracle, and SQL Server Design, develop, test, implement, and continuously improve inbound data interfaces, data transformation processes, and outbound data extracts on data platforms, including Snowflake, Oracle, and SQL Server, using development tools like Talend, Mulesoft, SnowPipe, Informatica, Python, DBT, and Linux scripting.Drive end-to-end data architecture required for acquiring, cleansing, transforming, auditing, and reporting data in analytical reports, dashboards, and visualizations.Develop, maintain, and publish standards, documentation, and best practices for data architecture, ETL development, data process flows, and data governance.Monitor, analyze, tune, and optimize data loads, ELT/ETL, extracts, and reporting.Partner with support team to ensure proper transition of solutions to steady state.Initiate and lead engineering for multiple data applications, including system configuration, process and code analysis, and development.  Generate ideas to use emerging technology/features to improve.Demonstrate significant curiosity & gain deep subject matter expertise in multiple business areas, applications, and technical disciplines.Technical or overall lead on multiple projects or large scale programs.Accountability for business engagement to anticipate continuous improvement issues.Monitor or facilitate status communication and reporting for all initiatives in work area. Partner with PM or designated Leads.  Drive awareness of status, opportunities, risks and issues of project with all parties, including senior leadership.Lead issue resolution, gap analysis, risk, remediation or similar activities with internal and external stakeholders.Teach & lead others in functional, technical, and operational activities.  Click here for benefit details related to this position.Minimum Salary: $121,000.00Maximum Salary: $165,060.00VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.QualificationsYour Experience10+  years of experience in data warehousing, data architecture, data design2-3+ years experience in data architecture and data modeling3+ years working in an Agile environment with Jira & ConfluenceProven functional & technical leadership of data warehousing tools and concepts Deep understanding of retail business processes & supporting technologyDemonstrated ability to lead & bring creative problem-solvingStrong desire to work collaboratively as a team leader; leading & thinking progressively, encouraging collaboration, and recommending optimal solutions based on data & factsProven ability to work in a fast paced environment, manage multiple high priorities, and achieve results with limited supervision Excellent interpersonal skills.  Works effectively with all levels of the organization and geographically distributed teams, including India. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to engage stakeholdersAdditional Preferred ExperienceExperience in developing solutions leveraging LLMsKnowledge of machine learning pipelines and frameworks like MLFlowExtensive hands-on development experience with API integrationsExperience with other cloud data environments like GCP or Microsoft SynapseExperience with reporting tools like MicroStrategy, Looker, Tableau or PowerBIExperience with advanced analytics tools like Python, AzureML, & Google VertexBachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in information technologyWe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance OrdinanceAn equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.Brand: Victoria's SecretJob ID: 045XWEmployment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Information TechnologyFunction: Information Systems ManagerIndustry: Retail Services General