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Description Creative Assembly is looking for a Data Engineer to join the Data Platform Team in our studio based at our headquarters in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex. This role is suitable for someone with at least two years of experience in a data engineering role. It offers the chance to grow technically and work on cutting edge projects that improve player experiences through the use of data.
Key Responsibilities
The data platform team ensures consistent, timely, and accurate data delivery to consumers, while maintaining scalable and efficient pipelines. Our stack consists of:
AWS Kinesis Databricks DLT PowerBI / Fabric SQL Server On a day-to-day basis, you will: Develop and maintain new and existing data pipelines. Collaborate on the implementation and ingestion of game telemetry for new products. Work with analysts, data scientists, and other data consumers to produce useful data models and efficient pipelines. Empower high quality data governance by keeping accurate and clear documentation on our data sources, tables, and business logic. Knowledge, Skill and Experience
Essential
A strong understanding of SQL along with demonstrated knowledge of modern data engineering processes, concepts and life-cycle Experience using Python for data manipulation and transformation Experience using modern data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake to do the above Experience working with large-scale, event-driven data sets Love gaming and is interested in supporting the game development process Passionate about helping enable teams to transform data into valuable insights Desirable
Experience working with enterprise data warehouse or data lake platforms Experience working with a cloud platform such as AWS Have used PySpark for data manipulation Previous exposure to game or IoT telemetry events and how such data is generated Knowledge of best practices involving data governance, privacy and security An understanding of Git source control, CI/CD pipelines and how to implement them in a data engineering setting About Creative Assembly Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.
We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.
We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria. We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:
Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs) Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network - an employee-led group Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling Community activities including parties, football and more. Our studio sites have disabled access. Hybrid working We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.#LI-DNI
