Universal Orlando Resort · 12 hours ago
Lead Data Engineer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expUniversal Orlando Resort is a prominent entertainment company, and they are seeking a Lead Data Engineer responsible for the technical design and operations of data integrations and ingestions. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop solutions critical to enterprise analytics and ensuring the effective functioning of data platforms.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Implement enhancements for prioritized data integration and ingestions work efforts partnering with the business to ensure they meet the specified requirements
Implement critical and non-critical system data integration and ingestion fixes for the data platform and environment. Ensuring root cause resolution to identified problems. Monitor and support the campaign management environment and processes in order to meet the daily SLA
Recommend and code efficient and effective data integration and ingestion solutions for challenging problems for medium to large work efforts of medium to high complexity. Translate business requirements, data mappings into data integrations and ingestions code solutions
Support Release and Change Management processes along with other UPT Compliance initiatives. Work effectively with Technology Operations/Infrastructure teams to ensure continued operations and maintenance of the data integrations and ingestions as well as the data platform and environment
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical degree, Bachelor's degree; or highly relevant equivalent experience is required
7+ years of demonstrated experience working as part of large Information Technology teams and/or consulting organizations partnering with clients/business groups in a role developing and supporting a complex data environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
Experience in a transaction-based environment is a MUST
Proficient with scripting languages, data ingestion tools and corresponding tools, preferably Python, Pip, Pipenv, Bash, Scala, Spark, PySpark ScalaSpark, NIFI, and Java Script, and one object-oriented language like Java/C#
Able to work in and with Cloud and non-cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, Hadoop etc
Experience with one or more relational databases/data technologies like DB2, SQL Server, Snowflake
Able to write and ready complex SQL, stored procedures and leverage backend databases
Should be able to triage database performance issues with SQL being sent to the database
Able to read and explain plans, and understand the complexity
Experience working with scheduling, automation, file transfer, monitoring, alerting, notification and logging tools like Airflow, RunDeck, SFTP etc
Experience working in Linux environment
Experience with source control management such as Git and/or SVN
Strong problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and accurately
Familiarity with no-SQL databases like Couch, MongoDB, Hbase or Cassandra
Knowledge of Data Science, Analytics and Business Intelligence/Reporting practices and tools as it pertains to data platforms and environments (R-Studio, Jupyter, Zeppelin, Tableau or DsX)
Experience interacting with Kafka and API/Service programming and transactional databases
Experience with principles of data governance and quality as well as tools used (i.e. Ranger, Atlas)
Able to perform software and server installations, patching and upgrades
Participate in an on-call rotation and available to work off-hours, holidays and weekends
Must be able to partner with other teams and developers effectively
Strong knowledge of systems development and project management Agile methodologies/processes
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical documentation
Able to quickly meet changing business requirements
Able to complete work items, validate the results and present deliverable to the business for review with minimal to no defects
Able to understand and interpret Entity-Relationship, logical and physical data models
Work with change management processes to ensure smooth migration between dev, QA and production environments
Monitor and maintain all the system processes
Ensure system issues are resolved in a timely manner
Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to make effective decisions while working through complex system issues
Must be able to utilize and effectively communicate functional and technical components of an initiative to applicable parties both verbally and through documentation
Coordinate the necessary operations documentation and standards required for compliance and identified best practices
Problem and Change Management ITIL ServiceNow toolset in tracking and providing status on support work activities
Attention to detail, good analytical and problem solving skills and critical thinking
Self-starter/motivator with a proactive, agile and strategic mindset. Able to work independently
Provide work estimates on break-fixes and enhancements
Facilitate and lead meetings with end users to discuss issues and open work items
Keeps management, team members and business stakeholders informed of critical issues, status, changes, etc
Willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and approaches to problem-solving
Preferred
Understanding of containers, resource management or YARN is desirable
Company
Universal Orlando Resort
For years, we’ve been creating a legacy of unforgettable experiences for our Guests.
10001+ employees
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