Senior Data Engineer

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

Digital Extremes seeks a Senior Data Engineer to maintain and optimize existing databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.), design data pipelines (using Dagster or Airflow), manage self-hosted solutions, and ensure data quality and compliance (GDPR). The role involves collaboration with data scientists and analysts to develop scalable solutions, provide architectural insights, and adapt to evolving data strategies. Experience with ETL orchestration, data warehousing, and SQL is essential. The ideal candidate will be proactive and solutions-oriented, with a focus on optimizing databases and ensuring data integrity.
Must have:
  • Database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Self-hosted database expertise
  • SQL proficiency, Linux/Unix
  • ETL tools (Dagster/Airflow)
  • Data warehousing & modeling
  • Data security and compliance
Perks:
  • Competitive salary & bonus
  • Excellent benefits & PTO
  • RRSP/Simple IRA matching
  • EAP & wellness services
  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance subsidies

Job Details

ABOUT THE POSITION 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with various databases and will use their expertise to help us create a more future-proof and scalable data infrastructure. We need someone who can analyze our current self-hosted systems, and suggest improvements based on their knowledge and experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our data infrastructure while working in a collaborative and evolving environment. If you are a proactive, solutions-oriented data engineer with a passion for optimizing databases and ensuring data integrity, we encourage you to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Maintain and optimize existing databases, including version updates, performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and monitoring.
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines for data ingestion and processing.
  • Manage self-hosted database solutions, focusing on performance for large-scale data analysis and efficient data warehousing.
  • Integrate data from various sources, ensuring high data quality and consistency.
  • Ensure compliance with government policies and processes related to data security, privacy, and GDPR regulations.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other teams to understand data requirements and develop scalable solutions.
  • Provide insights into database architecture and recommend improvements that align with business needs and future scalability.
  • Adapt to team needs and organizational restrictions to support evolving data strategies.
  • Other responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Experience with database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with setting up, managing and optimizing self-hosted databases.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with Linux/Unix environments.
  • Hands-on experience with ETL orchestration tools such as Dagster or Airflow.
  • In-depth knowledge of data warehousing concepts and relational data modeling.
  • Experience with self hosted databases, from setup to maintenance.

“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.”

 

 

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

  • Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
  • Excellent benefits and paid time off
  • Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
  • Professional development and career support
  • Work-life balance wellness subsidies
  • Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
  • Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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About The Company

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.


Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.


For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

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