Data Engineer (Level 3)

Team Red Dog is looking for a Data Engineer to join our Global Technology clients growing analytics team supporting one of the worlds most successful casual gaming organizations. This is an exciting opportunity to design develop and deploy end-to-end data pipelines and models that support gaming analytics for a large-scale player base of over 40 million monthly users. The ideal candidate is a hands-on data engineer who thrives in a collaborative high-impact environmentwhere your work directly influences game development decisions data strategy and player insights.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. PySpark (5 years): Proven expertise in developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and transformations using PySpark.
2. Data Lake Architectures (5 years): Deep understanding of Azure-based data lake patterns and medallion architectures to support structured and unstructured data flows.
3. Data Modeling (5 years): Experience designing logical and physical data models to support telemetry and analytics for high-volume datasets.

Opportunity Overview:
This is a rare opportunity to build the analytics foundation for an exciting greenfield project that integrates advanced data and AI-driven insights within the gaming space. Youll be part of a team that supports one of our clients most iconic game portfoliosworking across engineering design and marketing stakeholders to develop creative data-driven solutions. If youre looking for a role where your technical creativity and problem-solving will directly shape the future of a high-profile gaming experience this is the perfect fit.

How you will make an impact:
Collaborate with analytics directors producers designers and engineering teams to define and implement telemetry and analytics requirements.
Design develop deploy and maintain robust data pipelines storage solutions and semantic layers to support internal analytics.
Create and maintain data models that transform raw telemetry into actionable insights.
Modify and optimize existing processes to extend data capabilities and scalability.
Support ad-hoc data analysis requests and create basic data visualizations to communicate findings.
Participate in agile development rituals including daily standups sprint reviews and design sessions.

The expertise you bring:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
57 years of experience in data engineering or related analytics development roles.
Hands-on experience with SQL PySpark Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Azure Storage Fabric and Power BI.
Strong understanding of data lake architectures medallion layering and telemetry data modeling.
Ability to independently manage tasks from data extraction to visualization while working closely with business stakeholders.
Excellent communication troubleshooting and documentation skills.
Proven track record of delivering scalable reliable data solutions.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
A strong candidate demonstrates both technical depth and strategic thinking. They are self-directed comfortable owning projects end-to-end and able to translate complex business needs into elegant technical solutions. They take pride in clean scalable code and data design maintain a deep curiosity for how data drives game performance and thrive in a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged.

Why Work with Team Red Dog
At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Profit sharing

Estimated Start Date: Immediately
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Job #: 2397
Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2/Contract 40 hours/week through 6/30/2026 with potential for extension
Rate: $12700$14100/month

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.