Job Application for Lead Software Engineer (P2166) at 84.51°

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84.51° Overview:

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.

Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.

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We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Data Platform Services team. This team plays a central role in the data backbone of 84.51° and The Kroger Co., building and operating self-service capabilities that empower data scientists and engineers to build and deliver with greater speed, confidence, and autonomy. Our mission is to accelerate the development and delivery of scalable, trustworthy data solutions and insights that drive business outcomes, while laying the groundwork for AI-ready data systems and intelligent observability in the future.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will help shape the future of our enterprise data platform. Our platform plays a key role in integrating the enterprise data value chain, from ingestion and transformation to insight delivery, supporting teams across the organization as they build, test, and deliver high-impact data products. These products enhance data quality, observability, and overall data health at scale. You’ll work closely with product managers, data scientists, and engineers across the enterprise, transforming strategic goals into tangible solutions that simplify complex workflows and unlock innovation. You will also ensure our services are thoughtfully integrated with broader platform initiatives, contributing to a cohesive and extensible data product development platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive product development: Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define, scope, and lead new feature development that meets evolving user needs and aligns with enterprise priorities.
Deliver platform-scale services: Contribute to the implementation and operation of core data platform capabilities using technologies such as Python, FastAPI, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Databricks.
Promote engineering excellence: Lead by example in writing well-tested, maintainable code. Champion unit and integration testing and contribute to automated validation pipelines.
Mentor and grow others: Provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Shape how we work: Lead retrospectives and technical design discussions, identifying opportunities to improve delivery pipelines, team workflows, and system reliability.
Drive estimation and execution: Partner with product managers to scope, estimate, and plan releases for mid- to large-scale initiatives, balancing technical constraints with business value.
Innovate with peers: Collaborate across engineering teams to bring new perspectives to shared problems, drive reusability, and contribute to a modern, flexible data management platform.
Elevate platform engineering: Evolve engineering best practices across the team and platform, contributing to a culture of craftsmanship, experimentation, and operational excellence.
Anticipate future needs: Contribute to the evolution of our platform as we prepare for AI-readiness, including foundational support for intelligent observability and autonomous agents.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred)
5+ years of professional software development experience, including ownership of production systems
Proficiency in Python and experience building APIs using FastAPI or comparable frameworks
Strong SQL skills and experience working with structured data
Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
Deep familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Unittest)
Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, etc.)
Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration
Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and dependency management in production environments
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and object-oriented design principles (e.g., SOLID)

Preferred:

Experience working in cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure (Function Apps, Service Bus, AKS, etc.)
Experience with Databricks and PySpark for data-intensive applications
Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and event-driven architecture
Exposure to platform engineering or self-service data tooling is a plus, especially in contexts preparing for AI-driven data applications or agentic automation frameworks

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Pay Transparency and Benefits

The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:

Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
Happiness: Hybrid work environment. Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.

Pay Range

$121,000 - $201,250 USD

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