Data Engineer

Buffalo Sabres•Buffalo, NY

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Engineer will be part of the Research & Development team, responsible for designing, building and maintaining internal systems used by management, coaches, scouts, analysts and all other Hockey Operations staff. The primary focus of the role will be back-end development but front-end development skills and systems management experience is preferred. This position is available for in-person or remote work (with occasional travel).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems or a related field
Demonstrated experience reading, writing and documenting code in Python. Experience working with common Python libraries (ex. numpy, pandas, etc.) and building or working with custom Python packages is preferred.
Ability to write ad hoc SQL queries to support data analysis
Ability to work with Git for version control, and experience working collaboratively on shared coding projects
Some front-end development experience with HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript
Some web development experience. Experience with Python Django preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule (including nights, weekends and holidays when necessary) and to occasionally travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with R and/or Python for data analysis
Experience working with pipeline management tools (ex. Airflow)
Experience working with containers for application deployment (ex. Docker)
Experience working with distributed storage and computer infrastructures (ex. HDFS, Spark, Yarn)
Experience reading and writing with relational database systems (ex. Postgres)

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain the schemas and ETL pipelines for all hockey operations databases
Maintain web interfaces for hockey operations use, in conjunction with department personnel
Work with other members of the R&D team to address and support all existing data-related requests from across hockey operations
Create, summarize, and deliver statistical reports to stakeholders across hockey operations
Optimize data collection, storage, manipulation and transformation tasks
Maintain a system for unit-testing and monitoring all hockey operations databases, data products and associated raw data feeds
Collaborate with a team of data scientists, data engineers, and other department personnel
Communicate effectively and directly with hockey operations staff
Perform all job duties in a variety of work settings including virtual meetings and distributed work environments, at in-person meetings, via phone/email, and in other settings
Document all data pipelines, code, processes, workflows, etc.
Perform ad-hoc and time-sensitive tasks upon request
Maintain the upmost confidentiality
Preform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical plans
Supplemental vision care
Dental care
Life insurance coverage
Fully paid, short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
401(k) with employer matching
Annual discretionary defined employer contributions
Paid Volunteer Days
Comp tickets to Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
Annual Health & Wellness fair
Monthly wellness initiatives including but not limited to lunch & learns, fitness classes and challenges
Many annual social events for employees and their families to enjoy, including various holiday parties and activities
DEI committee with annual initiatives
ERG (Employee Resource Groups)
Community Volunteer opportunities