Data Products Team Lead

Summary

Join Fetch Rewards as a Data Products Team Lead and spearhead data solutions initiatives. This hybrid role blends hands-on technical management with client interaction, guiding a team of data professionals to deliver scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions. You will oversee data pipeline and model development, drive innovative data management approaches, and stay current with industry techniques. Managerial responsibilities include mentoring the team, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Client engagement involves sharing product knowledge, addressing operational issues, translating client needs into technical solutions, and guiding clients in data utilization. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in a technical role requiring advanced knowledge of data pipelines, data integration, and data quality initiatives
• Proven experience in managing and leading technical teams
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data modeling and orchestration tools
• Familiarity with relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases, as well as object data stores like Snowflake and DynamoDB
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data warehouses, and business intelligence tools
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in requirements analysis and writing functional specs
• Experience using Jira or similar task management platforms
• Experience in data governance, standardization, and harmonization of large data sets and high velocity batch and real-time data feeds, including Web traffic, advertising, and performance at scale

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines and models using tools like DBT, Snowflake, Airflow, and AWS
• Drive the development of innovative approaches to manage datasets involving millions of daily active users and terabytes of data using iterative data transformation and model AI strategies
• Stay current with data management techniques; contribute to high-visibility, client-impact data pipeline projects
• Help shape the data product strategy and roadmap to align with Fetch and client business goals
• Manage and mentor a team of skilled data professionals, fostering professional growth and ensuring high team and individual performance
• Oversee project planning, prioritization, and execution, aligning efforts with organizational goals and individuals’ development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams(data engineers, analytics engineers, product managers, and analysts) on product development and operational support
• Meet with Fetch data product clients to share product knowledge and roadmaps
• Support client communication to address operational issues, incident reports, and change requests
• Translate client needs into practical requirements and scalable technical solutions
• Guide clients in understanding and deriving value from shared data through requirements gathering, technical guidance, and consultation

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one imperative programming language (e.g., Python)
• Experience deploying and managing cloud resources on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience implementing data quality, data governance, or disaster recovery initiatives
• Proclivity for building and experimenting with different tools and tech, and sharing your learnings with the broader organization

Benefits

• Equity: We offer employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%
• Benefits for humans and pets : We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets
• Continuing Education : Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups : Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership
• Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year-end week-long break
• Robust Leave Policies: 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule
• Calvin Care Cash : Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
• Flexible Work Environment : Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home