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# Senior Engineer - Data Engineering

- **Company:** Sysco Corporation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Big Data, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Hadoop Distributed File System, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Electronic Medical Records, Gitlab, AngularJS, Information Technology, AWS Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Amazon Redshift
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/sysco/syscocareers/job/Sysco-LABS-----Sri-Lanka/Senior-Engineer---Data-Engineering_R259112

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, and 3-5 years of experience in developing enterprise grade data processing applications
 * A strong programming background in data ops (Python, Shell, SQL)
 * Experience in processing large volumes of data
 * Hands-on experience in working with relational/NoSQL databases and distributed storage engines (HDFS, S3, Redshift)
 * Hands-on experience in ETL design and development using ETL tools (Preferably Informatica and cloud tools such as AWS Data Pipelines, Glue, Lambda, EMR, Spark, Hive)
 * Experience in working with streaming data (using tools such as Kenisis, Kafka, Storm, Spark) will be an added advantage
 * Experience in API development and user interfaces and related tools (NodeJS, AngularJS, HTML) will be an added advantage
 * Working experience in a Scrum Agile delivery environment and with DevOps practices
 * Experience in code management and CI/CD tools such as Github, Gitlab, Jenkins
 * Experience in an agile environment and aligning Pod members on technical vision and path to implementation
 * A strong desire to continue to grow your skillset
 * Strong communication skills that are influential and convincing

## Description

* Designing and developing data solutions for one of the world's largest corporations involved in the marketing and distribution of food products
 * Implementing distributed and highly available data processing applications that scale for enterprise demands
 * Adhering to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery of solutions
 * Ensuring high code quality by following software engineering best practices
 * Working collaboratively in a cross-functional team in an Agile delivery environment
 * Adhering to DevOps principles and being involved in projects throughout their full software lifecycle: from development, QA, and deployment, to post-production support


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