Data Engineer

Company Description

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At People Can Fly, we are a major AAA games development studio, operating on two continents. We’ve come a long way from being just a local industry pioneer in the early 2000s. Our goal is to always find a right balance between the studio’s heritage and our ambitious plans.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a unique opportunity of a professional growth, in a exciting, multinational environment, alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

For more information, please visit: www.peoplecanfly.com.

Job Description

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• Design, develop, and maintain efficient data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and deliver on data requirements.
• Support data analysis and reporting needs across various teams.
• Learn and apply game development and software engineering skills.
• Contribute actively to the continuous improvement of software engineering practices.

Qualifications

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Required Technical Skills

• Proven experience in data engineering and large-scale data processing.
• Proficiency in building ETL processes, data pipelines, and database systems.
• Programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Practical knowledge of big data technologies and cloud platforms (especially AWS).
• Strong ability to autonomously gather and clarify requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks.

Key Technologies (good to know)

• Distributed Computing Frameworks: Expertise in Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, or Apache Flink.
• Data Streaming: Proficiency with Apache Kafka, Apache Samza, or AWS Kinesis.
• Big Data Storage: Knowledge of distributed file systems (e.g., HDFS) and cloud-based storage solutions (e.g., S3).
• Data Pipeline Orchestration: Experience with Apache Airflow or Luigi.
• Data Modeling: Proficiency in modeling both structured and unstructured data.

Required Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and tools.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in game development (Unreal/Unity/C#).
• Knowledge of software engineering in other domains (Web, Automation)

Additional Information

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What we offer:

• The opportunity to work on innovative gaming projects.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools (Databricks, AWS).
• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
• In-company Polish and English language classes.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.