Lead Data Engineer
Access SystemsInternship
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining production data systems. Advanced SQL skills and deep experience implementing complex business logic and performance-optimized transformations at scale are required. Expertise with modern cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift, and experience managing large, distributed data environments are essential. A strong understanding of data architecture and dimensional modeling principles, with a track record of designing enterprise-grade schemas, is necessary. Proven ability to lead projects through agile software development lifecycles and mentor junior team members is expected. Proficiency with version control systems like Git and collaborative engineering practices is also required, along with the ability to quickly learn industry and DraftKings-specific domain knowledge.
The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design and implementation of reliable, scalable systems for transforming raw data into structured, usable formats that power data products, reporting, and operational workflows. They will work with engineering, product, and business teams to design data solutions that meet application and reporting requirements. Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and models that power enterprise-level decision-making and cross-domain data products. The role involves establishing and enforcing best practices around data quality, testing frameworks, and system monitoring, as well as driving continuous improvement in the performance and reliability of large-scale data processing workflows. Writing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL code with cloud MPP data warehouse platforms like Snowflake is a key duty.
Online platform for fantasy sports and betting
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