[Hiring] Senior Data Ops and Services Programmer @Digital Extremes

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Ops and Service Programmer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience working with various databases and use their expertise to help us create a more future-proof and scalable data infrastructure. This role is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our data infrastructure while working in a collaborative and evolving environment.

• 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.
• Lead project initiatives, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with working in large code bases.
• 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 managing projects and teams, including setting timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, with a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor team members, fostering growth and best practices in data engineering.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget, and location.
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 CAD.
• Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Industry-leading benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles.

Company Description

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. 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. Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.