Lead Data Engineer - Transforming Data into Insights at blithequark - $24/Hour

Unlock Your Potential as a Lead Data Engineer at blithequark

At blithequark, we're revolutionizing the way data drives decision-making and innovation. As a leader in the industry, we're committed to harnessing the power of big data to enhance our services for clients, sponsors, and content partners alike. Our Commitment and Maintenance Information Engineering team is on the lookout for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in San Francisco, USA.

About Us

blithequark is at the forefront of leveraging data to drive business success. Our Information and Investigation group, part of the broader Diversion and ESPN Innovation (DE&ET) sector, focuses on developing cutting-edge data solutions. We're passionate about turning data into actionable insights that propel our business forward and improve our offerings.

Job Overview

As a Lead Data Engineer at blithequark, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing our data products and warehouses, focusing on Commitment and Maintenance Analysis and Data Science. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting scalable data warehousing solutions and building ETL pipelines in complex, large data environments - whether cloud, on-prem, or hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of our Data Products and Data Warehouses, focusing on Commitment and Maintenance Analysis and Data Science.
• Design and develop scalable data warehousing solutions, building ETL pipelines in large data environments (cloud, on-prem, hybrid) using technologies like Hadoop, AWS, Snowflake, Flink, and Wind stream.
• Help engineer data solutions/structures and define data models for our critical data warehouse and data marts.
• Collaborate with Data Product Managers, Data Modelers, and Data Architects to design, implement, and deliver successful data solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation of your work and changes to support data quality and governance.
• Ensure high operational efficiency and quality of your solutions to meet SLAs and uphold our commitment to clients (Data Science, Data Analysis teams).
• Be an active participant and advocate for agile/scrum practices to ensure safety and process improvements for your team.

Essential Qualifications

To excel as a Lead Data Engineer at blithequark, you should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong SQL skills and the ability to craft queries that extract insights and build performant datasets.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems like Flink, Hadoop (HDFS, Hive, Voila, PySpark) for querying and processing data.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java/Scala.
• Experience with at least one major MPP or cloud database technology (Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query).
• Strong background in data integration toolsets (e.g., Wind current) and writing and maintaining Data Pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Data Modeling methodologies and Data Warehousing best practices.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and outstanding analytical and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, having experience with Cloud technologies like AWS (S3, EMR, EC2) is highly desirable.

What We Offer

At blithequark, we're committed to the growth and well-being of our team members. As a Lead Data Engineer, you can expect:

• A competitive salary of $24/Hour.
• A full-time position with a standard 8-hour workday.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• A collaborative and agile work culture that values teamwork and creativity.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and work-life balance.

Work Environment and Culture

blithequark prides itself on a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our work environment is designed to support the well-being and productivity of our team members, with a focus on achieving excellence in everything we do.

Join Our Team

If you're a motivated and talented Lead Data Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the world of data engineering, we want to hear from you. At blithequark, we're not just building data solutions; we're shaping the future of our industry. Apply now to join our team in San Francisco, USA, and be part of our mission to transform data into insights that drive success.

Take the first step towards an exciting career opportunity. Apply now!