Data Developer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Data Developer (Gamedev): Improving and developing data pipelines and data models for the Dead by Daylight game with an accent on SQL transformations, Python scripting, and pipeline scheduling. Focus on optimizing large datasets, ensuring data governance, and promoting best practices across games.

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

Company

hirify.global is the largest Canadian gaming studio, best known for its flagship multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™.

What you will do

• Develop and improve data models using advanced SQL and dbt on Snowflake for Dead by Daylight.
• Keep up to date with best practices in testing, security, cost, and performance monitoring.
• Promote best practices and ensure consistency across games.
• Develop and improve toolsets for the main game data pipeline using Python and Airflow.
• Participate in various data projects across different expertise areas.

Requirements

• Training in data development, business intelligence, or software development.
• At least 3 years of experience in data modeling with complex SQL transformations on large datasets, including cloud databases (Snowflake preferred).
• Equivalent experience developing Python and SQL-based ETL scripts suitable for production environments, utilizing a pipeline scheduler.
• Experience with Snowflake.

Nice to have

• Experience in implementing data governance best practices.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS or others) and experience with dbt and Airflow.

Culture & Benefits

• Work for the largest Canadian gaming studio, crafting unforgettable experiences.
• Collaborate with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo.
• Work in a dynamic, independent studio with over 1200 passionate employees.
• Embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated.
• Award-winning culture, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada.