Sr Data Engineer

Paramount • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d

About The Position

We are looking for a talented senior data engineer specializing in building a highly scalable, cloud-based GraphQL API layer to deliver sports and betting data across multiple digital platforms. This role involves creating a seamless and efficient data ingestion, processing, and delivery system, integrating data and high-performance querying. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement a federated GraphQL architecture, driving the future of sports and betting data integration within the CBS Sports digital ecosystem.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering and data system development.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining GraphQL schemas, optimizing query performance, and ensuring seamless data retrieval and manipulation for enhanced user experiences.
• Experience with Javascript/TypeScript, Python, Node.js.
• Experience with relational, NoSQL, and key-value data stores such as MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis.
• Hands-on experience working in a distributed cloud-based environment with high transaction volumes, using a variety of connected services.
• Proficiency with modern build strategies, continuous integration, unit testing, and automated integration tests (GitHub, issue tracking tools like Jira, and CI/CD related disciplines like GitOps).
• Experience using agentic AI development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate development, testing, debugging, documentation, and code reviews.
• Ability to design solutions, provide estimates, and evaluate risk and technical feasibility.
• BS Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Wundergraph/Cosmo or Apollo GraphQL experience.
• AWS Certifications.
• Experience with extract, transform, load (ETL) pipelines using cloud services and frameworks (a plus).
• Experience at an online company in digital media or content creation.
• Excellent team player and communicator capable of creating positive relationships across engineering, product, and architecture.
• Energetic self-starter who can work in a complex, collaborative environment that rewards innovation, initiative, curiosity, and mentoring.
• Knowledge of sports and gaming.

Responsibilities

• Build new foundational capabilities using domain-driven design and test-driven development that will power features and experiences on various CBS Sports properties.
• Help lead team members in the design, development, and optimization of our core sports GraphQL subgraphs and services within a federated architecture.
• Participate in scrum ceremonies: daily standups, grooming, and sprint planning.
• Practice DevOps: writing good tests and deploying continuously to production with observability and monitoring.
• Review your teammates' designs and code, providing constructive feedback and engaging in technical discussions, including weekly deep-dive sessions on various topics.
• Work with product partners to develop technical solutions for features leveraging GraphQL for data integration.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior