Lead Data Engineer - Big Data Solutions for Disney's Engagement and Retention Analysis at $24/Hour

Unlock a World of Opportunities as a Lead Data Engineer at Disney

Join the esteemed Disney team as a Lead Data Engineer and be at the forefront of shaping the future of entertainment and media. Our Information and Investigation group, a part of Disney Diversion and ESPN Innovation (DE&ET), is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Lead Information Specialist to drive innovation in Big Data solutions.

About Us

At Disney, data is the backbone of our decision-making process, informing everything from product design to advertising effectiveness and customer engagement. Our Commitment and Maintenance Information Designing team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge Information Arrangements that provide actionable insights into our services, helping us better serve our clients, sponsors, and content partners.

Job Summary

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and building our Information Products and Data Warehouses, focusing on Engagement and Retention Analysis and Data Science. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data warehousing solutions, engineer data solutions, and define data models that drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• Strong SQL skills and the ability to create queries to extract data and build performant datasets.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems like Flink, Hadoop (HDFS, Hive, Voila, PySpark) to query and process data.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java/Scala.
• Experience with at least one major MPP or cloud database technology (Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query).
• Strong experience in data integration toolsets (i.e., Wind current) and writing and maintaining Data Pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Data Modeling techniques and Data Warehousing standard practices.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

To take your application to the next level, you will ideally have:

• Experience with Cloud technologies like AWS (S3, EMR, EC2).
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality data solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in an agile/scrum environment and a passion for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

As a Lead Data Engineer at Disney, you will enjoy:

• A competitive hourly rate of $24/Hour.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a leading entertainment and media company.
• A comprehensive benefits package and perks that support your well-being and work-life balance.
• The chance to work on high-impact projects that drive business success and shape the future of entertainment.

Company Culture

At Disney, we pride ourselves on a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and creativity. Our work environment is designed to inspire and motivate our employees to deliver their best work. We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and respect, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

If you are a motivated and talented Lead Data Engineer looking to drive innovation in Big Data solutions, we want to hear from you. Join our team at Disney and be part of a dynamic and exciting journey that is shaping the future of entertainment and media.

Don't miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply now and become a part of the Disney team!