Experienced Lead Data Engineer for Cloud-Based Data Processing Environments - Remote Opportunity with arenaflex

Introduction to arenaflex

At arenaflex, we're reimagining approaches to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most cherished memories while transforming our media enterprise for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering global marketing and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering unparalleled entertainment and sports content, each day is a chance to make a difference to partners and to millions of people across the globe.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to help us grow our data platform. You will be embedded in the Orchestration team that runs workflow scheduling packages and data ingestion infrastructure that enables powering the analytics, operations, and data generation behind our flagship streaming packages. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to understand the challenges of facilitating a high-quality, seamless media streaming experience across mobile, connected devices, and web, all while utilizing the latest technologies available from AWS and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to build software for a large-scale data processing environment supporting real-time and batch data that underpins all analytic and operational data flows
• Build tools and services to support data discovery, lineage, resiliency, and privacy compliance across the data platform
• Design and develop CICD processes for infrastructure components that ensure high availability and agility
• Drive software engineering and architecture best practices and standards in the team and wider organization, alongside a culture of quality, innovation, and experimentation
• Provide mentorship and guidance for team members; evangelize the platform, best-practices, data-driven decisions; identify new use cases and capabilities and drive adoption

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 3+ years of applicable professional experience
• Fluency in Python and Scala
• Deep experience deploying and running cloud-based data solutions (ideally AWS) and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform
• Ability to dive deep into any technical point as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience maintaining real-time data infrastructure including Kinesis or Kafka
• Expertise with workflow scheduler tools such as Airflow
• Experience with Scala, Python, Terraform, and AWS

What We Offer

At arenaflex, we offer a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, educational opportunities, and more. Our benefits include:

• Affordable medical insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• On-site, low-cost, and back-up child care options at select locations
• Vacation and sick leave available for full-time positions
• Retirement plans available for full-time and part-time positions
• Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after weeks of employment
• Includes Educational compensation and arenaflex Aspire, which pays 100% tuition upfront at community colleges for full-time and part-time hourly employees
• Employees are paid every week, with direct deposit available as an option
• We provide on-site online health instructions, as well as a variety of fitness and wellbeing programs and seminars

Our Culture

At arenaflex, we believe in giving back to the community, and you will find opportunities to volunteer through arenaflex VoluntEARS. We also offer discounts at select hotels, dining, products, and entertainment locations. Our commuter assistance program helps arenaflex employees and cast members find commuter resources, alternatives, and incentives. Flexibility @ arenaflex is designed to fit your professional and personal needs, offering a portfolio of options for a work arrangement that lets you thrive, both in your career and in your life.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Lead Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at arenaflex. We look forward to hearing from you!

Conclusion

Joining arenaflex as a Lead Data Engineer is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of media and entertainment. With a competitive total rewards package, a collaborative and dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for someone who is passionate about data engineering and wants to make a real impact. Apply now to take the first step in your journey with arenaflex!

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