Staff Data Engineer - Data Platform

Global technology leader solving entertainment industry's challenges around digital music and broadcast rights management, cue sheets, data, and reporting.
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Staff Data Engineer - Data Platform

Orfium, the global technology leader in entertainment industry solutions, is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead their company-wide master data model initiative. This role combines technical leadership with team development, requiring someone who can both architect sophisticated data solutions and mentor growing talent.

The position involves spearheading the development and implementation of Orfium's master data model, a critical component that will drive data-informed decisions across all departments. The ideal candidate will bring strong data modeling and software engineering expertise, coupled with significant cloud platform experience and leadership abilities.

Orfium works with industry giants like Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Universal Music Publishing Group, serving a global client base from offices in LA, London, Dublin, Sofia, Tokyo, and Athens. With over 700 team members, the company offers a dynamic environment where music lovers, developers, data scientists, and designers collaborate to revolutionize the entertainment industry.

The role demands a strategic mindset to design scalable data solutions, leadership skills to mentor junior engineers, and the ability to establish and drive best practices in data engineering. You'll be instrumental in shaping both the technical architecture and the team culture, ensuring both systems and people grow effectively.

Benefits include competitive compensation with stock options, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the music industry. This position offers the unique opportunity to impact the entertainment ecosystem while working with a passionate team dedicated to innovation and transparency.

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Responsibilities For Staff Data Engineer - Data Platform

  • Lead the creation of a master Data Model in Orfium
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements
  • Design and implement scalable master Data Model
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to junior and mid-level data engineers
  • Identify skill gaps and create development plans
  • Establish best practices for data engineering
  • Lead standardization of data platform tools and processes

Requirements For Staff Data Engineer - Data Platform

  • BSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a tech leadership role
  • Strong technical skills in data engineering
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of data engineers
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Understanding of data pipelines and infrastructure

Benefits For Staff Data Engineer - Data Platform

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Work in up-and-coming tech company in Music Industry
  • Hybrid work model
  • Competitive salary & Stock Options plan
  • Private Health & Life Insurance
  • Extra Days Off
  • Latest tech equipment

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