REMOTE - Analyst, IT Applications

Summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is a leading off-price retail chain focused on providing customers with high-quality branded merchandise at discounted prices. The Applications Analyst develops and supports data ingestion workflows using StreamSets and related technologies, writes Python scripts, monitors production systems, and assists with cloud and data lake integrations while following established development and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of data ingestion pipelines using StreamSets or similar tools
• Write and support Python scripts for basic data processing, integration, and validation tasks
• Monitor data pipelines and production systems, identify issues, and escalate as needed for resolution
• Support implementation of data ingestion solutions within cloud and data lake environments
• Collaborate with team members to follow established development, testing, and deployment processes
• Perform routine system checks, ensure adherence to operational procedures, and support documentation updates
• Learn and apply best practices in data integration, security, and system performance optimization

Skills

• • At least 3-5 years of experience working with StreamSets or similar technologies with exposure to building and supporting basic data ingestion workflows and applying common data integration patterns
• • Basic hands-on experience with StreamSets or similar data ingestion tools is preferred
• • Working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for data processing tasks
• • Understanding data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV, and basic ETL concepts
• • Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data integration concepts
• • Familiarity with Linux/Windows operating systems and basic networking principles
• • Awareness of security concepts such as authentication, SSL, and data protection practices
• • Ability to troubleshoot issues, monitor systems, and escalate problems appropriately
• • Strong willingness to learn, collaborate with teams, and follow best practices in development and operations
• • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
• This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • At least 3-5 years of experience working with StreamSets or similar technologies with exposure to building and supporting basic data ingestion workflows and applying common data integration patterns
• • Basic hands-on experience with StreamSets or similar data ingestion tools is preferred
• • Working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for data processing tasks
• • Understanding data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV, and basic ETL concepts
• • Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data integration concepts
• • Familiarity with Linux/Windows operating systems and basic networking principles
• • Awareness of security concepts such as authentication, SSL, and data protection practices
• • Ability to troubleshoot issues, monitor systems, and escalate problems appropriately
• • Strong willingness to learn, collaborate with teams, and follow best practices in development and operations
• • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
• This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States

Benefits

• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams
• This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States