The Job in a Nutshell:

The Data Engineer I will be primarily responsible for support, management, transportation, and reporting of business data across multiple systems. This includes designing, building, monitoring, and modifying ETLs through various technical systems utilizing different technologies. Additionally, this role will include solutioning data quality and access governance throughout the systems through designing and implementing programmed solutions and administrative setup.  This role also supports the end users on the reporting and analysis tools with an emphasis on developing self-sufficiency.

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

11/20/2026

Main Ingredients:

1. Build and manage ETL and API processes, including development, reverse engineering, and optimization utilizing python, shell/powershell, SSIS, jobs/workflows, REST and/or SOAP APIs 
2. Troubleshoot data transfer problems across multiple systems
3. Create datalakes, datawarehousing, & datamarts for various business areas and technicals tools (preferred with Databricks)
4. Develop programs and jobs to check data quality throughout the systems
5. Create solutions for users to respond to data quality problems including an overall dashboard and feedback of incorrect data for error resolution
6. Basic skills to support SQL database performance monitoring and query optimization
7. Troubleshoot database and query performance on servers, including RAM. Disk I/O, and processor performance
8. Facilitate discussions to database maintenance processes, including indexes, statistics, and table keys
9. Design, develop, and document reports based on business requirements
10. Document ETL, APIs, and report development
11. Provide basic training and support to users to promote self sufficiency
12. Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed with quick turnaround
13. Tier 2 support for reporting/analysis applications
14. Experience with Troubleshooting SAP CDS views and developing simple CDS views, Business Objects, & SQL Server as plus

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Recipe for Success:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent

experience

2. 2+ years of experience in data engineering
3. Knowledge of database architecture and its implementation
4. Intermediate to advanced level SQL coding (Databricks, Hadoop, T-SQL)
5. SQL - Advanced skills or experience developing and optimizing complex Queries and stored

procedures in one or more RDBMS (SQL Server and/or Big Data) platforms required

6. ETL – Intermediate ETL experience of creation, change and merging
7. API – Intermediate ATL experience of creation, change and merging, shell and python preferred
8. Experience with Troubleshooting SAP CDS views and developing simple CDS views, Business Objects, & SQL Server as plus
9. Experience updating legacy reports including optimization and automation
10. Basic networking knowledge and Windows/unix system administration
11. Ad vanced skills or experience in one or more BI tools – Business Objects, SSRS, Power BI, required
12. Strong communication and presentation skills – oral and written
13. Innovative thinker and able to work with and lead cross functional teams preferred
14. Experience with HANA databases and Databricks is a plus
15. Other job duties as required

This job description is not an employment contract.  It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities.  The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice.  Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay 
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) 
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure 
• Paid Nutrition Education 
• good4u Crew Member Discount  
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) 
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases  
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development 
• Health and Wellness Program  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) 
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance  
• Company Paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance   
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match 

Diversity Statement

At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

N = Never

O = Occasional; 1-33% of time

F = Frequent; 34-66% of time

C = Constant; 67-100% of time

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
• Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist and turn.
• Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.

Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools/equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes and congested worksite.