Senior Data Quality Engineering Analyst – Data Management and Analytics Expert for a Global Entertainment Leader

Introduction to The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a world-renowned entertainment leader, dedicated to entertaining, informing, and inspiring people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling. Our success is built on the outstanding contributions of our employees and cast members, and we recognize the importance of investing in their growth and development. The People Insights team, a Center of Excellence within The Walt Disney Company, plays a critical role in enabling Human Resource leadership to attract, engage, and retain top talent through compelling and actionable People Analytics.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Quality Engineering Analyst to join our Data Quality and Governance team. As a Senior Analyst, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise and knowledge to champion data quality, crafting and deploying scalable and maintainable data quality strategies that support data warehousing and advanced analytics needs. Your passion for working with data will be essential in driving data-driven HR strategies and improving the success of our employees and cast members.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect data quality requirements from collaborators to understand the subjective "quality" measures that are meaningful to data consumers
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Product Designers, Data Analysts, and business leaders to identify data quality difficulties within data workflows and end products/tools
• Design and implement intuitive metrics to show partners the health of their data in an actionable format
• Identify areas of improvement in data quality processes and propose solutions to improve data accuracy and reliability
• Automate processes, procedures, and workflows to ease data validation processes across complex, interdependent data systems
• Build models to measure and evaluate the quality, consistency, resilience, accuracy, and availability of our data using SQL, Snowflake/AWS, and Python/R
• Collaborate across teams as a data quality advocate, guiding on the need to balance high accuracy versus directionally accurate data
• Develop and implement manual and automated test cases to ensure reliability of data pipelines, data migration processes, and data transformations
• Build and maintain technical documentation of acceptance criteria, test plans, use cases, and results
• Conduct initial root cause analysis for data issues and collaborate with partners to clearly identify the issue, scope, and path for research/solutioning
• Analyze and clearly communicate impacts of data updates, changes, additions/removals to technical and non-technical partners

Required Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field, or 7+ years of equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in data management, data engineering, data governance, business intelligence, or analysis-based environments
• Expertise with SQL and Python or other scripting languages, and experience working with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse platforms
• Experience with visualization and reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, Cognos) and agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Git)
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and integration architecture, inclusive of experience working with cloud platforms and data warehouses in large data environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to solve complex data issues and investigate systemic defects
• Familiarity and experience working with Data Quality programs, covering data quality processes, statistical methods for assessing data, and defining potential solutions for remediation
• Strong written and oral communication skills that translate across technical and business domains
• Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, interdependent team environment
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment where change is the norm

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience in machine learning model development and ELT/ETL design
• Experience working in big data environments (Hadoop, S3, HBase)

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At The Walt Disney Company, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Data Quality Engineering Analyst, you will have access to:

• Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs
• Cross-functional collaboration and networking opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment that encourages creativity and innovation

Work Environment and Company Culture

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment leader that values diversity, inclusion, and creativity. Our company culture is built on a foundation of:

• Respect and inclusivity for all employees and cast members
• A commitment to innovation and creativity
• A focus on community and social responsibility
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $113,600-$138,800 per year, depending on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also be eligible for:

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units as part of the compensation package
• A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced data professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Data Quality Engineering Analyst position. With your expertise and passion for data, you will play a critical role in driving data-driven HR strategies and improving the success of our employees and cast members. Join our team and become a part of a global entertainment leader that values creativity, innovation, and diversity.

Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with The Walt Disney Company!