About the role

Senior programmer scaling databases, data pipelines, and warehousing for Digital Extremes, an independent video game studio. Leading data infrastructure projects and teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize existing databases, including version updates, performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and monitoring
Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines for data ingestion and processing
Manage self-hosted database solutions for large-scale data analysis and efficient data warehousing
Integrate data from various sources while ensuring high data quality and consistency
Ensure compliance with government policies and processes related to data security, privacy, and GDPR regulations
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other teams to understand data requirements and develop scalable solutions
Provide database architecture insights and recommend improvements aligned with business needs and future scalability
Adapt to team needs and organizational restrictions to support evolving data strategies
Lead project initiatives, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams
Perform other duties as required

5+ years of industry experience
Experience working in large code bases
Experience with database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other relational and NoSQL databases
Experience setting up, managing, and optimizing self-hosted databases
Strong proficiency in SQL
Experience working with Linux/Unix environments
Hands-on experience with ETL orchestration tools such as Dagster or Airflow
In-depth knowledge of data warehousing concepts and relational data modeling
Experience managing projects and teams, including setting timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring deliverables
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, with a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing