Jr. Data Engineer

Yum Brands, Inc is seeking a motivated and talented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with 1-2 years of experience in data engineering. We’re in search of a candidate who knows about and loves working with modern data integration frameworks, big data and cloud technologies. Candidates must also be proficient with data programming languages (e.g., Python and SQL). The Yum! data engineer will build a variety of data pipelines and models to support CDP, analytics projects and enable marketing use cases - with the intent of elevating the customer experience and driving revenue and profit growth in our restaurants in US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines to ensure efficient data flow and processing.

• Work on cloud-based data solutions, including data storage, processing, and analytics.

• Implement and manage ETL processes to integrate data from various sources.

• Support the development and maintenance of the customer domain platform.

• Assist in the creation of data models and schemas to support analytics and reporting.

• Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and validation.

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and cloud solutions.

• Interface with other Yum platform engineers to ensure data quality and standardization of processes across various Yum cloud environments.

• Implement and manage production support processes around data ingestion, transformation, data quality, data lifecycle, coding utilities, storage, reporting and other data integration points.

• Maintain system performance by identifying and resolving production and application development problems; calculating optimum values for parameters; evaluating, integrating and installing new releases; performing routine maintenance; and answering user questions.

Skills and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

· 0–2 years of experience in data engineering or a closely related role

· Proficiency in Python and SQL (experience with Snowflake is a plus)

· Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (AWS preferred)

· Familiarity with modern data engineering tools and frameworks (e.g., Airflow, dbt)

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

· Effective communicator and collaborative team player

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with data visualization tools such as Domo, Tableau, or Power BI

· Familiarity with marketing data and analytics concepts

· Experience with Snowflake and customer data platforms (nice to have)

Salary Range: $69,800 - $82,100 + eligible bonus

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.