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Principal Data Engineer

Maxwell Bond
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4 weeks ago
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Location: Remote (UK Based Candidates Only)


Could your expertise help discover the next Lionel Messi, LeBron James or Lewis Hamilton? Maybe give your team a competitive edge to finally win the title?


We have an exceptional opportunity for a Principal Data Engineer specialising in Business Intelligence, Data, and Reporting to join a leading global data analytics company. This organization is at the forefront of using innovative software and intelligence tools to enhance athlete performance and identify the next stars in their respective sports.


As the company embarks on a significant re-architecture of its Data Warehouse, they are looking for a talented Senior Engineer to help drive this transformation.


The data and reporting platforms you develop will play a crucial role in influencing the performance and decision-making of major teams in sports such as American football, soccer, NBA, Formula 1, and Olympic events.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Design and build large-scale data warehouses, ETL pipelines, and reporting platforms that are robust and efficient. (Looking at going down Snowflake or BigQuery)
  • Utilize your expertise in backend languages; the tech stack is flexible, including Java, Python, .NET, Ruby, and more.
  • Implement strong coding principles, including CI/CD, TDD, and maintain high-quality code standards.
  • Bring a deep passion for data and a track record of building data warehouses from the ground up.


What’s in it for You?


  • Competitive salary of up to £100k
  • Equity options
  • Annual bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Fully remote work
  • Exciting perks, including tickets to events and team-building away days! (Yes, there is literally an option where you can get tickets for El Classico, Monza, and other events!)


This is an incredible chance for a collaborative Senior or Principal Engineer to contribute to applications that are utilised by your favourite teams and revolutionise how data is leveraged in sports. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact!


Apply Now!

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