Data Engineer

We are supporting our client in hiring a Product Data Engineer who will take full ownership of their product information environment. This role centers on managing their PIM solution (Salsify), improving data structures, and building automated, API-driven integrations that ensure product data is clean, scalable, and synchronized across platforms.

This position will be deeply involved in a major product-data overhaul, including cleanup, restructuring, and long-term system improvements. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving data problems, building automated workflows, and improving the reliability of product information across systems., Product Data Platform Ownership

• Act as the primary administrator for the PIM platform
• Define and maintain product attributes, hierarchies, and data relationships
• Create validation rules, formulas, and workflows to enforce data standards
• Manage permissions, governance, and platform configuration
• Troubleshoot issues related to imports, exports, and publishing

Integrations & Automation

• Manage integrations between the PIM and internal/external systems (eCommerce, retail, etc.)
• Build and support API-based data flows with a focus on reliability and scale
• Develop automation using scripting (Python preferred)
• Support event-driven or automated pipelines to reduce manual work
• Monitor integration performance and proactively resolve failures

Product Data Improvements

• Contribute to a large-scale product data cleanup and restructuring effort
• Identify gaps in current data models and workflows
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define scalable data standards
• Improve system design to support long-term growth

Channel Syndication

• Manage product data distribution to digital and retail channels
• Ensure data meets channel-specific requirements
• Troubleshoot publishing issues and improve success rates
• Support product launches and updates across channels

Data Governance & Quality

• Establish naming conventions, validation rules, and governance standards
• Define and track data quality KPIs (accuracy, completeness, timeliness)
• Utilize or support data governance tools
• Work with business teams to improve data accountability

Reporting & Metrics

• Build dashboards and reports on data quality and system performance
• Provide insights to leadership to support decision-making
• Track syndication outcomes and operational metrics

Operational Support

• Handle day-to-day platform usage, enhancements, and issue resolution
• Prioritize incoming requests and tickets
• Ensure stability and reliability of product data operations

• 3+ years in product data management, PIM administration, or similar roles
• Hands-on experience with a PIM platform (Salsify strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and JSON
• Experience building workflows, automations, and validation logic
• Familiarity with eCommerce platforms (e.g., Shopify)
• Experience with API-first design and automated pipelines
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams

Nice to Have

• Python or similar scripting experience
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Infor LN)
• Experience with data governance tools (OpenMetadata, Collibra, etc.) Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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