Data Engineer III ( Remote USA)

Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings that excite fans and maximize the reach and presence for partners across the entire sports ecosystem. Come help us build a company the world has never seen before! We are first and foremost a technology company. We build innovative fan experiences through highly analytical, forward thinking, and open-minded collaboration. We are passionate about evaluating and finding the right tech for the jobs at hand, and we get excited about building solutions for modern challenges.

The Data Engineer III will be responsible for developing data pipelines and data products centered around big data ecosystems which enable the data needs of Fanatics eCommerce and Wholesale business systems. Additionally, responsible for expanding and optimizing our data and its pipeline architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross-functional teams.
What you'll be doing:
*Play a key developer role and be part of building Data Infrastructure components such as Tracking, Messaging Queues, and Real Time Streaming & Batch Data PipelinesDeliver high quality data engineering components/services that are robust and scalable*Collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members to deliver strong results*Methodical approach to areas such as Data Modeling, Data Quality*Guide others in the team on architecture, design and quality engineering practicesLeverage these foundational Data Infrastructure to integrate machine learning & statistical models into real time services and power the BI & Visualization layers*Work closely with data scientists to assist on feature engineering, model training frameworks, and model deployments at scale.
What we're looking for (2+ years of experience with the following):
*Experience with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Amazon EMR, Pig, Hive, Spark, and Redshift.*Must have experience in building data platform – designing and building data model, integrate data from many sources, buildETL and data-flow pipelines, and support all parts of the data platform*Must have expert level SQL programming knowledge and experience.*Expertise with at least one programming language - Python, Java or Scala*Experience in Web Services, API integration, Data exchanges with third parties is preferred*Data Analysis skill – can make arguments with data and proper visualizationEnergetic, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and passionate about producing high-quality analytics deliverablesKnowledge of basic statistical analysis and machine learningThings We Care About
·         Your career growth, your ideas, your work-life balance, and your well-being.·         Diversity and Inclusion·         Our Company Culture and Values·         Providing outstanding Company Perks and Benefits
Company Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem. The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
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