Data Engineer II

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12+ mo(s)

Skills

LOS
Data Quality
Extract
Transform
Load
Data Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Data Engineering
Data Architecture
Documentation
Collaboration
Data Marts
Privacy
Game Development
Requirements Elicitation
PySpark
IaaS
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Databricks
Data Warehouse
Modeling
Mentorship
Computer Science
Programming Languages
Python
Java
Scala
SQL
Relational Databases
Business Analytics
Data Processing
Apache Spark
Orchestration
Scheduling
Amazon Web Services
Management

Job Details

Position: Data Engineer II
Duration: 12 months
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $75/hr. - $80/hr.
Work Requirements:
, Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.

Job Summary:

As a Data Engineer II on the Product Insights Data Team, you will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and data scientists to build robust data systems that support multiple game titles. You'll be instrumental in designing scalable data platforms, ensuring data quality, and delivering insights that drive player experience improvements. You will develop and maintain high-performance ETL pipelines; architect efficient, reliable, and usable data models; and ensure data governance, security, and compliance.You'll report directly to the Manager of theProduct Insights Data team and contribute to building title-specific systems, balancing the player experience, and launching data-driven products.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure adherence to data engineering best practices, including maintainable code, scalable data architecture, high service quality, monitoring, and clear documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and analysts to build and maintain scalable backend data services.
  • Design reusable data marts and telemetry systems that can be applied to multiple titles.
  • Ensure the security and privacy of player data in all data solutions.
  • Build efficient, scalable systems to address the data needs of Riot's game development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a data/software engineer, including internships and post-bachelor degrees.
  • Proven experience developing mission-critical data systems from the ground up, including gathering requirements and designing production-ready architectures.
  • Expertise in Python, PySpark, SQL, and tools like Airflow and DBT.
  • Proficiency in cloud infrastructure (AWS or Google Cloud Platform) and Databricks.Mastery of industry-standard tools and frameworks for data systems, data warehouses, and data infrastructure.
  • Experience modeling data in large, complex business environments.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering growth within teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in multiple programming languages (Python preferred, Java, Scala).
  • Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience with business analytics or data-related fields.
  • Hands-on experience with data processing tools (e.g., Spark, BigQuery).
  • Worked with orchestration software (Airflow) for scheduling and automation.
  • Knowledge of AWS services for querying and managing data.
  • Experience collaborating with software engineers to create test strategies and plans for data pipelines.

Our benefits package includes:
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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