Principal Data Engineer, Analytics Experience - Spain, Remote

Our Team

Vista’s Engineering and Analytics organization is working to make our company one of the world’s most well-known and successful data-driven companies. The cross-functional team includes product owners, analysts, technologists, data engineers and more – all passionate about providing Vista with information and tools we can use to deliver jaw-dropping customer value. Team members are empowered to embrace new technologies, communicate openly, and be active problem solvers.

The Analytics Experience team at Vista is on a mission to transform the way we deliver data-driven insights at Vista. We are stewards of our core data across functions, including Product Analytics Data, Transaction Data, Marketing Data, Manufacturing Data, and Customer Care Data, and produce many of the insights and reports that drive business decisions. Now, we’re on a journey to transition to “speed of thought” insights by building a strong foundational data layer, increasing automation within our systems, and using Conversational Analytics to support our users “talking to their data” - all supporting decision making by leaders all the way up to the executive level.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of a foundational data layer to support our Product experience, enabling insights and KPI’s to inform Product Analysts that support a cycle of continuous improvement of our site experience.
• Support the design and implementation of innovative data solutions that use Large Language Models (LLMs) to create a conversational analytics platform, enabling users to query and analyze complex data through natural language interfaces.
• Support data architecture and technical roadmap in the Analytics Experience space, with a special focus on implementation of Conversational Analytics at scale using an MCP framework. Create effective system designs that balance short and long-term tradeoffs while considering customer requirements and clarifying areas of ambiguity. Be an expert fluent in the most recent approaches and tools. Communicate technical updates and architectural vision to partners and management.
• Design, develop, test and deploy code through yourself and others, acting as a “force multiplier” to increase the effectiveness of the entire team. Be conversant in, and an advocate for, standard processes around development and code management. Guide other engineers in implementation.
• Support the growth of more junior engineers and ensure high standards. Support skill development and provide mentorship to more junior engineers. Proactively identify knowledge gaps and missing skills, and guide teams to close the gaps.
• Continually improve engineering excellence, Drive best practices across multiple teams, initiating and driving RFC (Request For Comments) and ADR (Architecture Decision Records) and implement and drive processes that are appropriate for maturity within the domain.
• Collaborate in a fast paced, agile environment that focuses on delivering customer value early and often. We expect that you are Customer obsessed – that you are motivated by doing the right / best thing for customers (both internal business stakeholders and consumers).

Your Qualifications

At VistaPrint, we are striving to hire individuals that add new ideas and perspectives to our teams and enhance our culture. No matter your background or work experience, we strongly encourage you to apply—even if you feel that you don’t meet the exact requirements or have the same qualifications. You might be a great candidate for this or other opportunities. 

• Passionate about data and technology. Strong experience with GenAI/LLMs. Expertise in programming languages (Python, SQL, Scala), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), big data technologies (Spark, Kafka), data modeling, and ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, DBT). The ability to design and architect end-to-end data solutions and complex data architectures is expected. 
• Experienced. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, with 8+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field, with a focus on building and scaling data-intensive applications and leading complex projects
• Leadership & Mentoring: Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and provide guidance to teams is vita
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams and partners, with a proficient level of English.

Why You'll Love Working Here

There is a lot to love about working at VistaPrint. We are an award winning Remote-First company. We’re an inclusive community. We’re growing (which means you can too). And to help orient us all in the same direction, we have our Vista Behaviors which exemplify the behavioral attributes that make us a culturally strong and high-performing team. 

About Us

VistaPrint is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years we’ve been inspired by small businesses, and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. Together, VistaCreate, 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint represent a full-service design, digital and print solution, elevating small businesses’ presence in physical and digital spaces and powering them to achieve success. VistaPrint is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner, allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in-store, online and on-the-go.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

VistaPrint exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique – and the VistaPrint team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

VistaPrint, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.