Now Brewing - Application Developer Sr. - Data Engineering & Reporting Solutions! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As a Senior Application Developer on the Data Engineering & Reporting Solutions Team, you will be responsible for designing and developing intelligent, data-driven applications and pipelines that leverage AI and automation to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities. You will integrate advanced machine learning models and AI-powered data processing techniques to deliver predictive insights and optimize decision-making. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will translate business requirements into scalable, cloud-based solutions, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance while driving innovation through AI-driven reporting and visualization tools.
As a Application Developer Sr., you will...
Technical Design and Implementation
Collaborates in planning, decomposing, estimating, scheduling, prioritization and resource allocation exercises. Mitigates risk with proto@types for complex problems as appropriate. Build incrementally, with an eye toward vision of the final product. Provides transparency in approach and progress, throughout the process.
Participates in the solution design process: requirements gathering and backlog refinement, shapes and guides systems approach, helps with project initiation, contributes to functional design, and leads technical design and development.
Develops software solutions to business problems. Leverages established design patterns and coding standards. Builds solutions that are secure, durable, scalable, flexible, and accessible and proactively mitigate against production support issues.
Automates test coverage per platform capabilities and requirements. Establishes and maintains continuous build and integration testing on applicable platforms and assists with manual system and integration testing efforts.
Key contributor and driver in the deployment approach, including planning and execution, data conversion approach, script development and execution, warranty period and transition of the solution to the platform's operational @context.
Operates in both waterfall and Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies. Platform Stewardship
Proactively participates in helping shape candidate solutions on the platform. This consultative part of the role explores the business capability portfolio to guide and direct solution options to ensure health of the platform.
Plays a creative role in the Platform Stewardship portfolio. Contributes to the vision, roadmap, and platform investments needed to take our business solutions to the next level. Identifies, influences, sells and prioritizes innovative platform opportunities, as well as technical debt, with regular reviews, creating programs and solutions to raise the level of the platform offering or remediate systemic operational problems.
Partners with cross functional teams, such as Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, QA and key Development teams, to strengthen and elevate the platform from a technology perspective. Successfully drives designs and solutions through enterprise processes and governance to ensure compliant, secure and supportable solutions.
Deepens vendor relationships to understand and influence vendor product offerings and roadmaps, improves support engagement and gains insight into technology trends.
Contributes to the platform development community by providing input, content and feedback on design patterns, coding standards, and shared libraries.
We'd love to hear from people with:
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of professional industry experience with software development
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Expertise in working with Databricks & BI-Apps.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Proficiency
Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and computer science concepts relative to the platform.
Mastery of relevant development languages, tools, frameworks, utilities and technical dependencies.
Understanding of implications from design and implementation choices toward building secure, scalable, durable,flexible, accessible solutions.
Aptitude to pick up new technologies and trends, as they become relevant for the business and our platforms. Examples include IoT, Big
Data, REST Services, mobile, and incorporating cloud components.
Ability to write and value high quality, reusable software with minimal defects.
Ability to learn and incorporate new technologies, concepts and development languages.
Thorough understanding of data transport mechanisms and integrations including synchronous, asynchronous, bulk data, tightly and loosely coupled methods.
Working understanding of application architecture, infrastructure and security concepts and technical implementation.
Ability to analyze, diagnose and propose solutions to user problems.
Ability to understand and escalate technical challenges with options and recommendations.
Domain Proficiency
Thorough understanding of relevant platform and applications, including established API's, system activity components, process flows, the underlying data model, implementation specifics of important business rules, batch jobs, user interface components, and application configuration.
Experience in designing and developing relevant enhancements on top of industry COTS (Commercial Of The Shelf) applications that differentiate and/or provide competitive advantage.
Knowledge of business @context and trends, as well as the business customers' opportunities. Awareness of the functional aspects of the solution.
Advanced Technical Skills
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern ETL frameworks for data engineering.
Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and reporting solutions (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and services like Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Snowflake.
Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and distributed computing.
AI & Machine Learning Integration
Practical experience integrating AI/ML models into data pipelines for predictive analytics and intelligent reporting.
Knowledge of ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and MLOps practices for model deployment and monitoring.
Ability to design AI-driven automation for data cleansing, anomaly detection, and trend forecasting.
Application Development & Automation
Expertise in API development and microservices architecture for data and AI services.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.
Familiarity with orchestration tools for AI workflows (e.g., Airflow, MLflow).
Data Governance & Responsible AI
Understanding of data security, privacy compliance (GDPR, HIPAA), and ethical AI principles.
Experience implementing data quality checks, bias detection, and model explainability.
Analytical & Problem-Solving
Ability to design optimized, AI-enhanced data pipelines for large-scale analytics and reporting.
Strong troubleshooting skills for performance tuning, query optimization, and model accuracy improvements.
Leadership & Collaboration
Proven track record of mentoring developers and promoting AI best practices.
Strong communication skills for collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.
Certifications (Preferred)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure AI Engineer Associate.
AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty or equivalent cloud AI certifications.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.
