Summary
Location
Dallas
Type
full-time
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About this role
Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology.
The Sr. Data Engineer will be part of the Data & AI Team. The Data & AI Team works very closely with all aspects of applications and data pipelines. We are looking for a Sr. Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize the flow of data throughout the organization, enabling end user to provide valuable insights of data across Copart. In this role, your work will broadly influence the company's data consumers, executives and analysts.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build the next-generation AI ready data platform.
- Develop and automate data processing systems leveraging DBT to deliver data insights at an enterprise scale.
- Design and implement workflow orchestration using Airflow / Cloud Composer for seamless data pipeline execution and scheduling across multiple systems.
- Develop logging, metrics, and alerts for active monitoring of processes.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Application teams to create data models and schemas for easy access to complex datasets.
- Maintain data integrity in production systems.
- Balance and prioritize multiple conflicting requirements with high attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing scalable, high-performing data warehouse and BI solutions.
- Enterprise development experience with databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Vertica, MemSQL, Netezza, Redshift, Google BigQuery.
- Hands-on experience with real-time data pipelines (Pub/Sub, Kinesis, Kafka) and database architecture (including MPP).
- Experience with ETL/ELT and data transformation tools (DBT, DataFlow, Informatica).
- Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration platforms (Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, Cloud Composer).
- Proficiency in BI/Analytical tools (Tableau, Looker, OBIEE, Power BI).
- Strong analytical skills to translate complex business problems into actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to engage both technical and business audiences.
Technical Skills
- Programming: Python, SQL, Java, Scala
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure
- Data Warehousing: BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake
- Stream Processing: Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Google Pub/Sub
- Workflow Orchestration: Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, Cloud Composer
- BI Tools: Tableau, Pentaho, Looker, Power BI, Thoughtspot
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At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.
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About Copart
Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees.
Copart is a veteran-founded company that honors the service of active & reserve duty employees. Copart’s veteran commitments include Leadership Development Programs, tuition reimbursement, and up to 10 days of paid leave for non-activation orders like training.
Founded in 1982, Copart connects more than 750,000 buyers and sellers from over 200 locations around the world. With our innovative technology, we remarket salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and end users through a multi-channel online internet platform.
Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet owners, car dealerships, cars sourced from the general public and others. Because we are a 100% online auto auction company, Copart Members can browse our incredible inventory, set their own price and get great deals on vehicles through their home computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Copart’s vehicles can range in condition from damaged vehicles that can be used as rebuild projects to like-new, used vehicles.
Copart is the parent company to a portfolio of auto service companies, including CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). We currently operate in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Brazil (Copart.com.br), Germany (Copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), Spain (Copart.es), and Finland (copart.fi).
What you'll do
- The Sr. Data Engineer will design, develop, and optimize the flow of data throughout the organization. This role will influence the company's data consumers, executives, and analysts by enabling valuable insights from data.
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