May 5, 2022
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Remote, United States
May 5, 2022
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Hi-Rez Studios is looking to hire a Data Engineer to work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia or full-time remote from the US/UK.
At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create, and challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your energy, collaboration, and dedication.
The Data Platforms group at Hi-Rez Studios is responsible for the development and operation of data storage, collection, analytics, and machine learning systems that affect all Hi-Rez teams.
Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins, and Rogue Company games as we embark on exciting new projects!
What our Data Engineers do:
- Build and integrate internal and external facing data infrastructure systems and pipelines
- Proactively monitor systems for resource use and capacity planning
- Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
- Develop and maintain data warehouse and data lake environments
- Collaborate with DevOps, Business Intelligence, DBAs, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning teams on projects
- Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling in production environments
- Participate in developing analytical tools and programs in production environments
Who we are looking for:
- 5+ years of relevant professional software experience in a data engineering environment
- Professional programming experience in a language like Python, Java, or Scala
- Experience with Web APIs and JSON data formats
- SQL scripting and relational databases
- Proven skills in data modeling, transformation, and storage methods
- Experience with Cloud data infrastructure tools (i.e. Azure: Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse Pipeline, Spark, and Event Hubs; AWS: Redshift, Data pipeline/Glue, and EMR)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to problem solve and prioritize competing priorities
Preferred candidate has:
- Experience with data processing, pipeline, or task orchestration tools (i.e. Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and Apache Airflow
- Familiarity with NoSQL database technologies
- BS Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent
