Software Engineer II

The Helpful Smiles Technology Global Center (HST Global) in Bangalore is a division of the Hy-Vee IT team named as the Helpful Smiles Technology Center based in the US. It supports Hy-Vee's business growth and modernization needs by accelerating the adoption of technology across enterprise operations. It offers tech talent the unique opportunity to transform retail technology at Hy-Vee and understand different markets and cultural dynamics, as well as the opportunity to work locally and remotely on IT challenges. The Hy-Vee IT team is looking to expand its capabilities in software development and delivery with roles such as Agile and full stack and data analysts based out of Bangalore. HST Global will serve the entire IT organization across roles and functions.

Job Description –Software Engineer II - EDP

About Hy-Vee 

Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned chain of supermarkets with a revenue for more than $14 Billion dollars annually. Hy-Vee ranks among the top 5 most trusted brands and has been named one of America's top 3 favourite grocery stores. Its more than 330 stores are in nine Midwestern states: Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana and Wisconsin. Distribution centres are in Chariton, Iowa, and Cherokee, Iowa, with a third perishable operation in Ankeny, Iowa. Hy-Vee's corporate office is in West Des Moines, Iowa.  
 

The largest Hy-Vee stores are full-service supermarkets with bakeries, delicatessens, floral departments, dine-in and carryout food service, wine and spirits, pharmacies, health clinics, health markets, and full-service restaurants at some of its properties. 
 

About HST Global 

The Helpful Smiles Technology Global Center (HST Global) in Bangalore is a division of the Hy-Vee IT team named as the Helpful Smiles Technology Centre based in the US. It supports Hy-Vee's business growth and modernization needs by accelerating the adoption of technology across enterprise operations. It offers tech talent the unique opportunity to transform retail technology at Hy-Vee and understand different markets and cultural dynamics, as well as the opportunity to work locally and remotely on IT challenges. The Hy-Vee team is looking to expand its capabilities in Bangalore. HST Global will serve the entire IT organization across roles and functions. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes on GCP, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.

• Cloud Integration: Utilize GCP services (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub) to build efficient data processing workflows and manage large-scale datasets.

• Software Engineering: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code to implement data engineering solutions; adhere to best practices and coding standards.

• Data Management: Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements, ensuring data quality and consistency across systems.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, analytics, and business units to integrate data solutions with broader enterprise systems.

• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly while implementing long-term solutions that improve system reliability.

Technical/Business Expertise:

• 3 to 6 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on data engineering.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL solutions.

• Good proficiency in Python and JAVA

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (BigQuery, Cloud Functions, DataForm, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, etc.).

• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong understanding of SQL and experience with relational and NoSQL databases.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to design innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).