Senior Data Engineer

Senior Date Engineer | Up to £60K | Fully Remote | Games Studio
 
Do you want to work for one of the top game studios in the UK? Would you like to work for a firm that is dedicated to creating the most thrilling gaming experiences for players all around the world? Then perhaps this is the position for you.
 
Our client is looking for a Senior Date Engineer to develop, build and maintain a best-in-class analytical data platform. Providing both insights and data tools to further the understanding of our players and how they interact with the game.
 
Company Benefits:
 

• Salary up to £60,000
• Flexible Working
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Gym Membership
• Monthly Energy Allowance
• Generous Pension Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Free Cycle Repair
• Income Protection
• Dental Plan
• Free Fruit and Drinks
• Subsidised Canteen

 
Key Duties Include:
 

• Supporting the team and the larger studio, design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain data products.
• Develop the software and equipment needed to assemble automated pipelines.
• Create and maintain frameworks for batch-based and near real-time data processing.
• Continue to boost the effectiveness and affordability of current systems.
• Take the initiative on initiatives and exercise technical leadership to advance our data products.
• Encourage the efficient use of modern and innovative technology.
• Verify that all systems uphold the strictest standards for integrity and security.
• Examine the code created by analysts, engineers, and data scientists.

 
Essential Requirements:
 

• Good experience working with python.
• Good experience with SQL across various dialects.
• Solid experience in AWS (Lambda, S3, EMR, CloudFormation etc).
• Having substantial knowledge of big data ecosystems and infrastructure (Snowflake in particular).
• Experience deploying applications through container orchestration systems (docker/Kubernetes).
• Mentor and guide the group's junior members.
• Thorough knowledge of the qualities of a good production system (design patterns, testing, reviews).
• Comprehensive knowledge of data pipelining and ETL techniques

 
Desirable Requirements:
 

• We like all our staff to be product-focused gamers at heart.
• Knowledge of data science methodologies and ideas.
• Knowledge of current marketing technology stacks.
• Knowledge of fostering positive relationships within an organisation and inspiring your team to do the same.
• Polyglot programmer.