Data Engineer

This is a Full Time Job

Description
The Chicago White Sox are looking for a Data Engineer to join their Baseball Systems team. This role is crucial for maintaining data integrity and ensuring optimal database performance for all users. Responsibilities include importing data from external sources, integrating diverse data sets, and collaborating with the R&D department to help put the data to practical use both on the field, with coaches, and in the front office. The Data Engineer will work closely with multiple departments, gathering feedback and making recommendations for improvements. A key aspect of this role will be leveraging cloud-based systems to enhance data accessibility, scalability, and performance. Ensuring the database performs efficiently in a cloud environment is essential for the success of the White Sox Baseball Operations. A strong interest in baseball is a plus, but a passion for problem-solving is essential.

Key Responsibilities
• Build and improve data pipelines for efficient data flow, ensuring databases are fast and reliable.
• Ensure data quality and reduce errors.
• Design and optimize database structures, ensuring they are scalable and efficient both on prem and in the cloud.
• Implement best practices for cloud data management
• Design and maintain cloud systems

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering degree or commensurate experience
• 2 years of professional experience with cloud platforms, data ingestion and data management
• Experience in building and maintaining scalable data pipelines with the ability to integrate data from various sources using ETL tools and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong skills in designing and optimizing database schemas, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice to Have
• Knowledge of additional languages like C#, Node.js, R and others is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD), containerization and orchestration tools.
• Experience with workflow management tools (Airflow, Prefect, Luigi, etc.)
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure management.
• Experience in a sports data environment, preferably baseball.

Things to Note
• Preferred you live in Chicago but remote is an option for the right candidate.
• Since you will be maintaining the data pipeline, you might need to work non-traditional hours to ensure data availability.

APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.