Data Engineer (World of Tanks: HEAT)
Wargaming
Job Summary
Wargaming is seeking a Data Engineer for its Analytics team, focusing on high-load telemetry and data warehouse systems for World of Tanks: HEAT. The role involves working with diverse product data, from financial metrics to granular in-battle telemetry, consolidating it into a centralized data warehouse for near real-time analytics. The engineer will collaborate with the Data Warehouse team and a global analytics community, applying modern analytics technologies to achieve measurable product outcomes in a data-intensive industry.
Must Have
- Design and evolve product telemetry systems
- Organize and support data pipelines from game servers to DWH
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for data systems
- Coordinate data-related activities across teams
- Build and maintain analytical infrastructure (ETL, monitoring, dashboards)
- Support data access for decision-making
- 3+ years experience in Data Engineering roles
- Strong knowledge of relational databases and DWH architectures
- Expert-level SQL proficiency
- Experience with Big Data/DWH platforms and Python
- Ability to design telemetry and data collection systems
- Solid understanding of DWH infrastructure data flows
Good to Have
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with Tableau or other BI tools
- Ability to quickly learn and structure large information volumes
- Experience using version control systems (Git, SVN, CVS)
- Background knowledge in computer science, mathematics, or statistics
- Broad gaming experience
Perks & Benefits
- Additional vacation days based on years of service
- Additional paid time off (Personal Days, Birthday, Marriage, Compassionate Leave)
- Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
- Premium Private Health Insurance
- Career development and education opportunities
- English clubs and language learning platform
- Mental well-being program (iFeel)
- Commuting allowance
- Company events
- FitPass membership
- Discounts for employees
- Personal Gaming Account
- Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
- On-site canteen with subsidized prices
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program
Job Description
Job Overview
Wargaming is looking for a proactive, passionate, and goal-oriented Data Engineer to join our Analytics team. The role combines deep technical expertise in high-load telemetry and data warehouse systems with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
The team works with a wide range of product data - from financial and economic metrics to highly granular in-battle telemetry, including player actions, vehicle movements, and interface events. All data is consolidated into a centralized data warehouse and is available for near real-time analytics.
You will collaborate closely with the Data Warehouse team responsible for storage, infrastructure, and reporting, as well as with a global analytics community of 50+ analysts. The position offers an opportunity to work in one of the most data-intensive industries and to apply modern analytics technologies to real, measurable product outcomes.
Reports to
Analytics Team Lead
What will you do?
- Design and evolve product telemetry systems in collaboration with analysts, game designers, product managers, and developers
- Organize and support data collection, storage, and transfer pipelines from game servers to the Data Warehouse across the full feature lifecycle (from concept to release)
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for telemetry and data systems; ensure compliance with business requirements, data integrity standards, and GDPR
- Coordinate data-related activities across teams, acting as a point of alignment between product, analytics, and technical stakeholders
- Build and maintain analytical infrastructure, including ETL pipelines, monitoring solutions, and dashboards that provide timely insights into product health and performance
- Support analysts, managers, and product teams by enabling access to reliable data for decision-making and by maintaining and expanding the internal knowledge base on data systems
What are we looking for?
- 3+ years of professional experience in roles such as Data Engineer, Data Steward, ETL Developer, or Data Integration Engineer
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of relational databases and data warehouse architectures, including processing and storage of large-scale datasets
- Expert-level SQL proficiency, with hands-on experience in designing, optimizing, and operating ETL pipelines
- Experience working with Big Data/DWH platforms and Python for data processing and automation
- Proven ability to formalize business requirements, decompose them into technical specifications, and design telemetry and data collection systems
- Solid understanding of end-to-end data flows within DWH infrastructure and related processes
- Well-developed communication skills, along with effective time and workload management
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with Tableau or other BI tools
- Ability to quickly learn, structure, and operate with large volumes of information
- Experience using version control systems (Git, SVN, CVS)
- Background knowledge in computer science, mathematics, or statistics
- Broad gaming experience
Work mode
- Hybrid (4 days of work from the office)
- This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:
- Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum
- Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
- Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
- Premium Private Health Insurance
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- English clubs and platform for learning languages
- Mental well-being program (iFeel)
- Commuting allowance
- Company events
- FitPass membership
- Discounts for employees
- Personal Gaming Account
- Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
- On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
##### Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.