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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Data Engineer, Data Products - **Company:** The Hershey Company - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Meta-Data Management, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Standard Sql, DataOps, SQL Databases, Trusted Systems, Software Organization, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18079173?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18079173%2FStaff-Data-Engineer-Data-Products-Texas-Dallas ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, data platforms, or related technical roles. * Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT development, distributed data processing, and enterprise-scale data pipelines. * Experience with Databricks and cloud platforms such as Azure (preferred) or AWS. * Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, APIs, source control, automation, and modern software development practices. * Experience designing dimensional and semantic data models for analytics and reporting. * Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, lineage, data quality, and cataloging frameworks. * Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions. Education: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. * Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or C/C++. * Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. ## Description In this role, you will help advance Hershey's enterprise data strategy by developing scalable, governed, and reusable data products that serve as trusted systems of record for analytics and future AI innovation. Working closely with Data Product Managers, Architects, Domain SMEs, and Platform Engineering teams, you will transform business requirements into modern cloud-native data solutions that drive efficiency, consistency, and enterprise-wide decision-making. What will you do? * Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformations using Azure, Databricks, and modern data engineering frameworks. * Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs, solutions, and acceptance criteria. * Develop and optimize physical and semantic data models supporting analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases. * Implement ingestion frameworks, reusable engineering patterns, and data workflows aligned with enterprise standards. * Apply best practices for performance, scalability, cost optimization, security, and reliability. * Support modern architectural patterns including Delta Lake, medallion architecture, orchestration frameworks, and cloud-native services. * Embed governance-by-design principles, including data lineage, metadata management, documentation, certification, and monitoring. * Implement automated data quality checks and controls to ensure trusted, accurate, and complete data products. * Collaborate with business domain teams, platform engineering, and data operations partners to ensure successful delivery, adoption, and ongoing optimization of enterprise data products. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)