Sr. Enterprise Data Foundation & Intelligent Automation AI Engineer

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Enterprise Data Foundation & Intelligent Automation AI Engineer

The Sr. Enterprise Data Foundation & Intelligent Automation AI Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing analytical data models, data pipelines, and intelligent automation solutions. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the organization's data foundation, improving data maturity, and enabling high-quality, data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality data pipelines, models, and automation solutions in alignment with Analytics Modeling ELT principles.
• Implement data quality frameworks and data governance best practices to ensure reliable and trusted data assets.
• Solve complex data engineering problems to enhance business intelligence and operational efficiency.
• Develop reusable data products for product managers, data scientists, and business teams to streamline decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers, machine learning engineers, and solution architects to create scalable and optimized enterprise data solutions.
• Support AI-first initiatives and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to drive efficiency across the analytics data value chain.
• Partner with key stakeholders to automate and optimize business processes through Business Process Automation (BPA).
• Continuously evaluate emerging data technologies and automation tools to enhance data engineering productivity.
• Foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and technical excellence within the data engineering domain.
• Please note this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience in technology consulting, data analytics, or related fields.
  • 4 years of experience supporting operations or strategy functions.
  • 2 years of experience managing projects or teams.

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 years of experience in technology consulting, data analytics, or related fields.
  • 6 years of experience in operations or strategy functions.
  • 4 years of experience managing projects or teams.

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Strong expertise in ELT, SQL, and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience developing and maintaining data warehouses and big data solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Hadoop, Spark, BigQuery).
• Understanding of cloud computing services for data and analytics solutions.
• Experience working with relational, NoSQL, and cloud-based databases.
• Conceptual knowledge of data governance, dimensional modeling, and structured/unstructured data management.
• Exposure to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical methodologies.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for broader organizational alignment.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust.

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
  • Makes strategic and sustainable data driven decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
  • Works effectively with depts, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great
  • Engages in long term talent planning
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Information Technology/Business Analytics/Systems Engineering/Data Science or other related field
• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Supply Chain/Information Technology/Business Analytics/Systems Engineering/Data Science or other related field

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: APICS CPIM/CSCP, PMP PMI

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$111,766.36 - $159,267.07 / Yearly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertilitybenefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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