Associate Data Engineer

About the Team

It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout Pet Smart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.

Our Technology team has 6 different departments:
Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.

Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in Pet Smart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.

At Pet Smart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

This role works in our Phoenix Home Office. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

As an Associate Data Engineer – TIBCO / Integration, you will support the development and operation of Pet Smart’s enterprise system integrations that enable reliable, secure data exchange across the business. This entry‑level role focuses on learning Pet Smart’s integration architecture, enterprise platforms, and BIRI fundamentals while delivering well‑defined integration and data components under the guidance of senior engineers. You will gain hands‑on experience with TIBCO-based integrations, APIs, and message‑driven systems while building a strong foundation in data engineering best practices.

• Learn and apply TIBCO integration platforms (e.g., TIBCO Business Works 6, EMS, Container Edition) and Pet Smart integration standards, patterns, and governance practices.
• Build and maintain basic integration components within existing solutions, including process flows, transitions, connectors, adapters, and message transformations.
• Support API‑based integrations (REST/SOAP) and message‑driven integrations using JMS, pub‑sub, queues, and topics to enable synchronous and asynchronous data exchange used in technologies like Rabbit
  
  MQ or GCP Pub/Sub.
• Develop data transformations, mappings, and validations to ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across systems.
• Apply best‑fit governance, security, and compliance requirements defined by senior engineers.
• Write and maintain tests, documentation, and deployment artifacts; participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback quickly.
• Assist with monitoring, alerting, and basic troubleshooting of integration and data pipelines; escalate issues as needed.
• Follow coding standards and engineering best practices; contribute to continuous improvement through automation and simplification of repetitive tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to clarify requirements, understand acceptance criteria, and ensure deliverables meet usability and quality expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.
• 0–2 years of experience (including internships, co‑ops, or academic projects) in data engineering, integration engineering, or software development.
• Foundational knowledge of integration concepts, including APIs, message‑based systems, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Basic proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Java.
• Exposure to TIBCO, Mule Soft, Boomi, or similar integration platforms is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, JSON/XML, messaging concepts (JMS), and version control tools such as Git.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to apply feedback quickly.
• Clear communication skills and a reliable, team‑first mindset.

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face‑to‑face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
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