Senior Data Systems Engineer - ServiceNow (Remote)
Our client, a premier global media and entertainment company, is looking for a Senior Systems Data Engineer to apply their skillsets to audit, compare, validate and assess infrastructure and application data in ServiceNow. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in MySQL database management, data ingestion and transformation, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will also bring a systems-oriented mindset, with an understanding of infrastructure and network topologies, and familiarity with ServiceNow s complex CMDB and CSDM data models.
Responsibilities for Senior Data Systems Engineer: Database Engineering & Optimization:
- Design, write, and optimize complex MySQL queries for performance and scalability.
- Develop recursive table structures to support hierarchical data models and reporting needs.
- Implement and maintain ETL pipelines to ingest structured and unstructured data into MySQL databases.
- Monitor and tune database performance, ensuring efficient query execution and resource utilization.
Data Visualization & Reporting:
- Build interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel to support business intelligence and operational insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data models and visualizations.
Systems & Infrastructure Awareness:
- Apply knowledge of infrastructure and network topologies to support data architecture decisions and system integrations.
- Work closely with IT and DevOps teams to ensure data systems align with broader enterprise architecture.
ServiceNow CMDB Integration (Desired)
- Develop familiarity with ServiceNow s Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to support asset tracking, dependency mapping, and service impact analysis.
- Assist in aligning data systems with CMDB structures to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
Requirements for Senior Data System Engineer:
- 8+ years of experience with MySQL, , including query writing, indexing, and performance tuning.
- 8+ years of experience with Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint for data visualization, dashboards and reporting.
- Interest and Experience in ServiceNow, particularly CMDB modules, is highly preferred.
- Understanding of recursive data structures and their application in relational databases.
- Familiarity with infrastructure components such as servers, networks, and cloud environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
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