Lead Data Engineer – Remote Data Platform Architecture & Engineering for Streaming Services at arenaflex

About arenaflex – Pioneering the Future of Entertainment Technology

arenaflex is a global leader in entertainment, media, and technology, delivering unforgettable experiences to millions of fans worldwide. From our flagship streaming platforms to cutting‑edge advertising solutions, we blend creativity with advanced engineering to shape the way audiences engage with content. Our mission is to build the next generation of media infrastructure that powers seamless, high‑quality experiences across every device, every moment. As part of arenaflex, you’ll join a vibrant community of innovators who are passionate about storytelling, technology, and making a real impact on a global scale.

Why Join arenaflex?

• Build the Future of Media Infrastructure: Contribute to the core data platform that fuels arenaflex’s streaming services, advertising, and distribution pipelines.
• Massive Reach & Scale: Your work will support billions of content impressions daily across arenaflex streaming services, ensuring a flawless experience for users worldwide.
• Innovation at Speed: Work with the latest cloud technologies, data processing frameworks, and AI‑driven analytics to set industry standards.
• Collaborative Culture: Join cross‑functional teams that value mentorship, continuous learning, and a spirit of experimentation.
• Flexibility & Remote‑First: Choose the work style that fits your life—fully remote, hybrid, or on‑site at our state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Position Overview

arenaflex is seeking a seasoned Lead Data Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and operation of our enterprise‑wide data platform. You will be embedded within the Orchestration team, responsible for workflow scheduling, data ingestion pipelines, and the underlying infrastructure that powers analytics, operations, and machine‑learning workloads for arenaflex’s flagship streaming services.

This role offers a unique blend of hands‑on engineering, architectural leadership, and mentorship. You will collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and senior engineers to deliver resilient, secure, and highly available data solutions that enable real‑time personalization and insights at massive scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Build Scalable Data Pipelines: Lead a cross‑functional team to design and implement large‑scale data processing environments supporting both real‑time and batch workloads.
• Data Platform Governance: Develop tools and services for data discovery, lineage, resiliency, and privacy compliance across the entire data platform.
• CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation: Create and evolve CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure components, ensuring high availability, rapid deployment, and operational agility.
• Engineering Excellence: Champion software engineering best practices, code quality standards, and robust testing frameworks within the team and across arenaflex.
• Mentorship & Evangelism: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and advocacy for the data platform, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with product owners, data analysts, and security teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement optimizations to meet stringent latency and throughput targets.
• Innovation & Experimentation: Explore emerging technologies (e.g., serverless, streaming analytics, AI‑enhanced pipelines) and pilot new approaches that could become future standards.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python and Scala, with a strong emphasis on clean, maintainable code.
• Deep hands‑on experience deploying and operating cloud‑native data solutions, preferably on AWS, using infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep into complex technical problems, understand system‑wide impacts, and drive effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Passion for craftsmanship—building software that prioritizes the end‑user experience and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing real‑time data infrastructure such as Kinesis or Kafka.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow.
• Hands‑on experience with data lake architectures, columnar storage formats, and query engines (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Presto).
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and implementation of compliance controls.
• Track record of leading technical teams, driving adoption of best practices, and influencing product roadmaps.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Data Modeling & Architecture: Ability to design logical and physical data models that support analytics and operational workloads.
• Distributed Systems: Understanding of fault‑tolerant, horizontally scalable architectures.
• Cloud Services: Expertise in AWS services (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, etc.) and cost‑optimization strategies.
• Automation & DevOps: Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach to troubleshooting.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire, coach, and develop junior engineers while fostering an inclusive team environment.

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, your professional development is a priority. You will have access to:

• Continuous learning programs, including tuition reimbursement for relevant certifications and degrees.
• Mentorship from senior architects and industry leaders.
• Opportunities to work on high‑visibility projects that directly impact millions of users.
• Cross‑functional rotations to broaden your expertise in data science, product management, and cloud architecture.
• Participation in internal hackathons, innovation labs, and technical conferences.

Work Environment & Culture at arenaflex

arenaflex cultivates a culture where creativity meets technology. Our teams are diverse, inclusive, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We celebrate curiosity, encourage risk‑taking, and recognize achievements through transparent performance reviews and peer‑to‑peer recognition.

Key cultural pillars include:

• Collaboration: Open communication channels, regular sync‑ups, and shared code reviews.
• Innovation: Dedicated time for exploratory projects and a “fail fast, learn fast” mindset.
• Well‑Being: Comprehensive health plans, mental‑health resources, and flexible work schedules.
• Community Impact: arenaflex VoluntEARS program encourages employees to give back through volunteer initiatives.
• Sustainability: Commitment to environmentally responsible practices across all operations.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $35‑$45 per hour, reflecting experience, location, and skill set. In addition to base pay, arenaflex provides:

• Performance‑based bonuses and long‑term incentive plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Flexible paid time off, vacation, and sick leave policies.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
• Discounts on arenaflex merchandise, theme‑park admissions, and partner services.
• Employee assistance programs, including counseling and financial planning.
• On‑site and virtual wellness programs, fitness classes, and health seminars.
• Childcare support options at select locations.
• Commuter assistance resources to help you navigate travel options.
• Educational assistance through arenaflex Aspire, covering tuition for approved courses.
• Weekly payroll with direct deposit for convenience.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead the development of a world‑class data platform that powers the most beloved streaming experiences on the planet, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and passion for data engineering to arenaflex and help shape the future of entertainment technology.

Click the link below to submit your application and start your journey with arenaflex today.