At Champion Data, our dedicated team are united by sport and driven by data. We strive to revolutionise and transform sport data globally by leveraging our cutting-edge technology and expert team, ensuring we deliver the best possible outcomes for our partners and clients.
About the job
Champion Data has been the official data provider of the AFL for the past 20 years, where we have led the innovation of data and data-driven products to drive on field performance, deliver insights, and tell the story of the game. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to help shape the development of our next-generation AFL sports data platform. You will play a pivotal role in helping develop a high-performance, scalable sports data platform responsible for data delivery to the AFL industry.
The Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, operationalising and ensuring maintenance of our cloud analytics platform ensuring its long-term success. This role involves recommending a suitable solution, developing the product at scale, and establishing the patterns, standards, and ways of working for the data engineering team.
Please note: This is a contract role with a fixed term of 2 years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cloud Platform Recommendation: Evaluate and recommend the most suitable cloud platform for our analytics platform considering business-wide needs and long-term viability.
- MVP Development: Design and develop a scalable and maintainable Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the cloud analytics platform.
- Data Architecture: Develop and maintain the architecture for the solution, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Data Integration: Lead the design of, and implement, data integration processes to ingest and transform data from various sources.
- Data Modeling: Create and maintain efficient data models to support querying and analysis via direct access or supporting BI tools.
- Standards and Best Practices: Develop and enforce company-wide data engineering standards, patterns, and best practices.
- Performance Optimisation: Ensure the platform is optimised for performance and cost, supporting large-scale business operations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that are aligned to business goals.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data engineers and other team members.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the platform architecture, processes, and standards and ensure a smooth handover process to maintain platform success after the role concludes.
About You
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering or a related field
- Proven experience in designing and building cloud data solutions.
- Experience working on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Substantial experience with more than one enterprise grade cloud data warehouse platform (eg Snowflake, Databricks, Amazon Redshift etc.)
- Proficiency in data modelling and architecture to support advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence across the organisation.
- Experience with and deep understanding of ETL/ELT processes and tools.
- Experience with performance optimisation and cost management of cloud data platforms, ensuring scalable and cost-effective solutions.
- Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
- Proficiency in data programming languages such as Python, SQL, Spark.
- Experience with data integration tools and frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, security best practices, and compliance to protect data and meet business requirements.
Tell me more about Champion Data
For over 20 years, Champion data has been at the forefront of delivering sports stats globally. With a global presence in Australia, the USA, the UK, and Asia, we specialise in real-time data collection, storage, analysis, distribution, and visualisation. We track every play and movement, delivering unbeatable game intel through seamless integration systems. Our unrivalled visual packages, in partnership with leading media outlets, ensure a sensational sports broadcast experience. We work across numerous major sports, including AFL, NRL, Football, Horse Racing, World Netball, LIV Golf, Tennis, and Lacrosse. As we continue to expand globally, we aim to solidify our position as the leading sports data company.
At Champion Data, our people are at the core of our success, driving the innovation and passion that underpin our company culture. By joining our team, you will be part of a motivated group with a ‘can-do’ attitude, eager to embrace challenges and committed to personal and professional growth. At Champion Data we will enable you to be your own champion.
Our Core Values:
To challenge the Playbook / To be an Elite Partner / To Champion Team
Why Join Champion Data?
We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, financial support for setting up a remote workspace and a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Our team culture is vibrant and supportive, including regular social events, team lunches, and more. We also provide extensive employee benefits, including access to our wellness program and additional leave through Mindful Me Days.
What benefits does Champion Data offer the team in Australia?
- Mindful Me Days: Four days per quarter dedicated to your wellbeing
- Flexible Working: Our team works globally in a hybrid environment, which includes two weeks per year, during which you can work remotely from anywhere worldwide.
- AUS Office: Access to a newly renovated office in Southbank, Melbourne.
- Our spaces: all of our offices have great end-of-journey facilities; including showers, wellness/prayer room & games
- Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 Access to support for a range of things including mental and physical health & financial support
- Wellness Incentive: To help support your home office setup or contribute towards a wellness activity/service of your choosing
- Get to the Game: Funds towards tickets for you and your family/friends to attend sporting events globally.
- Advance You Learning and Development: Annual budget to spend on learning and development activities plus Brain Block Time, this is time set aside monthly to learn or study.
- Go1 Learning: Access to an external learning platform Go1
- Social Events: Including an annual Family Day & Volunteer Day
- Paid Parental Leave
When you join Champion Data, you will have the opportunity to step into a fast-growing, dynamic business during an exciting period of expansion. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to collaborate with diverse clients across the sports, technology, and broadcast media industries.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Champion Data.
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