Senior Data Analytics Engineer

Overview

This is a US based remote 12+ month contract. Must work in PST hours. Preference to those that can commute up to 2 days onsite per week in Redmond, WA.

Become a pivotal part of a world-renowned gaming company and help shape the future of their flagship title! As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of a team building a cutting-edge analytics environment, transforming raw data into actionable insights that will influence key decisions and help millions of players worldwide. This is your chance to make a real impact on a beloved game and contribute to its continued success.

Aquent Talent is partnering with a leading gaming company to find a highly skilled Senior Analytics Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team and contribute to the future of a legendary game.

Make an Impact:

As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of the game. Collaborating closely with data scientists, you will empower them with the data they need to make informed decisions, ensuring data quality, reliability, and usability. Your expertise in building data pipelines, crafting data models, and ensuring data integrity will directly influence the game’s evolution and enhance the player experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with data scientists to understand their information needs and design data models to meet those needs.
• Build and maintain automated data pipelines, transforming raw data into clean, enriched, and readily usable information.
• Design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale data pipelines, handling large datasets and event streaming data.
• Develop frameworks and reusable components to enhance the team’s infrastructure and efficiency.
• Ensure data quality, security, and privacy, adhering to best practices and company policies.
• Test programs and databases, correcting errors and implementing necessary modifications.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of applicable experience in analytics engineering or data engineering.
• Strong Python skills with a Pythonic mindset, and proficiency in SQL.
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines
• Proven ability to design and implement effective data models.
• Experience with DevOps and DataOps principles.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with a collaborative cloud-based analytics and machine learning platform
• Prior experience in the video game industry.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $65 to $75 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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