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Senior Data Engineer- Python- REMOTE- FreeWheel

Xfinity

Xfinity

Software Engineering, Data Science
Remote
Posted on Jul 20, 2024
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

The FreeWheel Data Processing and Data Warehouse team is responsible for creating and managing the frameworks for large scale ETL using modern frameworks such as DBT and Spark. We also are responsible for managing the Data Models that enable downstream data products to retrieve information. Our ETL framework must enable strict SLA in terms of how fast the data is ingested for downstream consumption.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
  • Designs and builds data processing pipeline using cutting edge AWS services, 3rd party open-source/commercial software, and internally developed software to ingest, process, and deliver data at scale.
  • Continually acquires new data sources to develop an increasingly rich dataset that characterizes audiences.
  • Collaborates with the serving team, report team, and Data engineers to translate complex product requirements into working high-quality cloud-native data solutions.
  • Works with Lead Engineers and Architects to share and contribute to the broader technical vision.
  • Continually works on improving the codebase and has active participation and oversight in all aspects of the team, including agile ceremonies.
  • Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design, and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design, and technical choices to internal audiences.
  • Oversees the documentation of all development activities.
  • Provides guidance and support to other Engineers.
  • Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be a team player with proven collaborative and communication skills. Must have experience working in fast paced environment
  • Must be able to adapt to different situations and complexities
  • Must be proficient in at-least one language such as Python, Scala or Java (Python preferred and we cherish the ability to understand multiple languages)
  • Must understand secure coding practices on any cloud platform (We use AWS)
  • Must understand infra as code practices using Terraform or similar frameworks
  • Must be proficient in SQL and understand different data modeling techniques using Big Data frameworks such as Presto/Snowflake/Databricks.
  • Must have experience in at-least one RDBMS such as Postgres/MySQL/Oracle
  • Must have proven experience in Apache Spark
  • Preferred skills (but not a requirement)
  • Experience in Apache Iceberg is a huge bonus
  • Experience in Ad-tech is big plus
  • Experience in DBT
  • Experience in Cost optimization (AWS/Snowflake/Databricks) is a huge plus
  • Excellent coding skills with Scala/Java, Python.
  • Must be versatile and an inquisitive problem solver.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science or similar field of study

Seems like something you might be interested in? We want to meet you to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

  • Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
  • Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
  • Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
  • Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
  • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

  • This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Compensation

National Pay Range: $96,706.14 USD-$226,655.01 USD

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Bachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

7-10 YearsComcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Comcast will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.