Data Engineer

Job Description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with broad technical skills and ability to work with large amounts of data. You will collaborate with the Game teams to implement data strategies and develop complex ETL pipelines that support dashboards for promoting deeper understanding of our games.
You will have experience developing and establishing scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses. You will work with leaders from an internal Game Studio, providing them with data for understanding game and player insights and report to the Technical Lead for this group.
You will work hybrid from our office in Burnaby.

Key Responsibilities:
• As a Data Engineer you will be involved in the entire development life cycle, from brainstorming ideas to implementing elegant solutions to obtain data insights.
• You will gather requirements, model and design solutions to support reporting analytics, and exploratory analysis.
• You will implement efficient, scalable and reliable data pipelines to move and transform data.
• You will work with analysts, understand requirements, develop technical specifications for ETLs, including documentation.
• You will promote strategies to improve our data modelling, quality and architecture
• Explore data and suggest new opportunities to measure and assess the performance of our marketing and commercial actions.
Required qualifications:
• 4+ years relevant industry experience in a data engineering role and graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or another quantitative field
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and knowledge of cloud-based databases like Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery or other big data solutions
• Experience in data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing
• Experience with at least one of the programming languages like Python or Java
• Knowledge of latest data pipeline tools such as Airflow
• Comfortable working with a multi-functional team, both locally and remote, understanding the perspectives of each partner
• Experience in version control tools (Git, Bitbucket, etc.)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$100,000 - $139,500 CAD
In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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