Experienced Lead Data Engineer for Cloud-Based Data Processing Environments - Remote Opportunity with arenaflex

Introduction to arenaflex At arenaflex, we are reimagining approaches to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most cherished memories while transforming our media enterprise for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering global marketing and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering unparalleled entertainment and sports content, each day is an opportunity to make a difference to partners and to millions of people across the globe. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer to join our team and help us grow our data platform. As a Lead Data Engineer at arenaflex, you will be embedded in the Orchestration team that runs workflow scheduling packages and data ingestion infrastructure that enables the analytics, operations, and data generation behind our flagship streaming packages. You will have the opportunity to understand the challenges of facilitating a high-quality, seamless media streaming experience across mobile, connected devices, and web, all while utilizing the latest technologies available from AWS and beyond. Key Responsibilities Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to build software for a large-scale data processing environment supporting real-time and batch data that underpins all analytic and operational data flows Build tools and services to support data discovery, lineage, resiliency, and privacy compliance across the data platform Design and develop CICD methods for infrastructure components that ensure high availability and agility Drive software engineering and architecture best practices and standards within the team and wider organization, alongside a culture of quality, innovation, and experimentation Provide mentorship and guidance for team members; evangelize the platform, best-practices, data-driven decisions; identify new use cases and capabilities and drive adoption Essential Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need to have: 3+ years of applicable professional experience Fluency in Python and Scala Deep experience deploying and running cloud-based data solutions (ideally AWS) and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform Ability to dive deep into any technical point as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable: Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience maintaining real-time data infrastructure including Kinesis or Kafka Expertise with workflow scheduler tools such as Airflow Experience with Scala, Python, Terraform, and AWS What We Offer At arenaflex, we offer a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, educational opportunities, and more. Our benefits include: Affordable medical insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage On-site, low-cost, and back-up child care options at select locations Vacation and sick leave available for full-time positions Retirement plans available for full-time and part-time positions Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after weeks of employment Includes Educational reimbursement and arenaflex Aspire, which pays 100% tuition upfront at community colleges for full-time and part-time hourly employees Our Culture At arenaflex, we believe in giving back to the community, and you will find opportunities to volunteer through arenaflex VoluntEARS. We also offer a commuter assistance program to help our employees and cast members find commuter resources, options, and incentives. Our culture is built on a foundation of quality, innovation, and experimentation, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. How to Apply If you are a motivated and experienced Lead Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply to join our team at arenaflex. We offer a remote work opportunity with a competitive hourly rate of $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience and location. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team and contribute to the future of media and entertainment. Conclusion At arenaflex, we are passionate about creating magical viewing experiences for our audiences, and we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and experimentation. If you are a talented and motivated Lead Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply to join our team. With a competitive total rewards package, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and opportunities for growth and development, arenaflex is the perfect place to take your career to the next level. Apply for this job