Fanatics · 6 hours ago
Data Engineer III
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expFanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Data Engineer III to enhance their data architecture. The role involves developing and managing core data platform components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical leadership to ensure efficient data operations across the organization.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the data ecosystem, to evaluate and define core platform elements that enhance the data ecosystem as a whole (while staying arms-length decoupled from individual use-cases or datasets)
Design, build, and maintain scalable and extensible core data infrastructure, including but not limited to: workflow orchestration, data cataloging, RBAC permissions framework, security and credentials management, cost management and forecasting tools, etc
Enable other data engineers to easily and efficiently develop and maintain their own data pipelines, data assets, or data-as-a-service solutions, with minimal boilerplate or accidental complexity
Monitor the performance of data processing and storage platforms and systems, resolving any failures and ensuring scalability and performance
Develop a fundamental understanding of our industry, product, feature set and roadmap
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Help to onboard new team members
Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in data engineering, applying new techniques and tools to improve our data ecosystem
Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for events, meetings, and team-building activities
Qualification
Required
5 plus years of data engineering experience with a proven track record of helping to design and implement large-scale data solutions
Possess a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
Demonstrated skills writing SQL queries
Familiar with other data programming languages including Python, Spark, or Java, and tools like Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or BigQuery
Proficient with cloud-native development practices in AWS, Azure, or GCP, using infrastructure-as-code via Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar technologies
Knowledgeable about data modeling, ETL development, and data warehousing principles
Familiar with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra
Solid analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Intellectually curious and interested in solving difficult problems
Able to effectively communicate complex technical subjects to a variety of audiences (engineers, technical leaders, marketing and operations teams, non-technical functional leaders)
You have an agile mindset; able to embrace new initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, hyper-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly
Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better
Preferred
Experience working in a start-up environment
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
Recent News
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