Job Data Engineer in Calgary

Position Summary

The Data Engineer & Developer will design and implement data pipelines, will develop models, processes and user interfaces to inform all aspects of our hockey operation, and will work with the R&D team to continually enhance our understanding of the game of hockey. The ideal individual will be a skilled programmer with a passion for hockey, teamwork and learning. Flexibility, versatility and creativity will be important qualities.

Functions (Purpose and Responsibilities)

• Define, implement, document and maintain new Flames data pipelines
• Work with third-party vendors to maintain and improve existing data pipelines
• Design and optimize database tables and queries for large data sets (hundreds of millions of rows)
• Design proactive workflows and monitoring tools to detect issues with data integrity and query performance
• Build statistical models using big data generated by third parties as well as internal data sources
• Design and develop user-friendly dashboards in our proprietary hockey database, FlamesVision, with an equally high standard for accuracy and design presentation
• Collaborate internally with the R&D team to stimulate ideas, problem solve, and produce research-based strategy recommendations to stakeholders across the hockey operation
• Interact with our management, scouts, coaches and player development staff to meld data with decision making

Competencies

• Fluent in Python or Ruby or a scripting language
• Fluent in SQL, PostgreSQL, and R
• Extensive knowledge of large-scale relational databases including optimization and monitoring
• Extensive knowledge of data formats including JSON, XML, and CSV
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with each step of software development, including requirements, development, testing, implementation, and iterative improvement
• Proficiency with front-end web development (including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) as well as desktop, laptop and mobile design concepts
• Ability and internal drive to learn new technologies and techniques as necessary

Certifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent job experience
• Minimum of three (3) years working in a structured software development lifecycle
• Natural ability to work with others in a high-paced, high-pressure, collaborative team environment
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed
• Able to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at the same time
• Clear communicator both written and verbal with the social awareness and skills to relate effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Passion for hockey and hockey data
• A lifelong learner

Skills