Data Developer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Data Developer (Gamedev): Improving and scaling data pipelines for the game Dead by Daylight with an accent on SQL transformations, ETL optimization, and cloud architecture. Focus on developing data models, maintaining production-grade workflows with Airflow, and promoting data governance best practices.

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a large independent game studio headquartered in Montreal, creating iconic gaming experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms.

What you will do

• Develop and improve data models using advanced SQL and dbt on Snowflake to support game analysts.
• Maintain and optimize toolsets for the main game data pipeline using Python and Airflow.
• Monitor performance, security, and costs to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Collaborate on diverse data projects involving development and analysis tasks.
• Document processes and platform usage guidelines to share knowledge within the team.
• Promote consistency in data practices across multiple game projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in data modeling and complex SQL transformations.
• Proven experience developing Python and SQL-based ETL scripts for production.
• Expertise with cloud databases, specifically Snowflake.
• Proficiency in using pipeline schedulers like Airflow.
• Ability to organize workloads to balance live operations and new development.
• Must be based in or able to work from Montreal (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• Experience implementing data governance best practices.
• Knowledge of cloud services like AWS.
• Experience with Data Build Tools (dbt).

Culture & Benefits

• Work on globally recognized titles like Dead by Daylight.
• Collaborative environment with over 1200 passionate employees.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Opportunities to work with entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, and Nintendo.
• Professional development within a large, dynamic, and independent studio environment.