Job Title: Data Engineer

Department: Hockey Operations

Business Unit: Colorado Avalanche

Location: Denver, CO or Remote

Reports To: Director of Analytics

Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried - Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. 

Nature of Work:

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to hire a full-time Data Engineer to work within the team’s Hockey Operations Department. This person will be responsible for maintaining and expanding the Avalanche hockey operations database. They will be tasked with importing and integrating data from external providers and interacting with the rest of the hockey operations department to ensure optimal dissemination of information to the appropriate parties. This person will also have the opportunity to analyze data and share insights with members of the Analytics department as well as the broader Hockey Operations department if desired. They will report to the Director of Analytics.

Examples of work performed:

• Manage and improve the organization’s data storage, structure, and ETL pipeline while optimizing query performance for large datasets
• Design automated processes to oversee data integrity and query performance on a regular basis, as well as being available to spot and resolve data issues that may arise at any time
• Ensure that our automated processes run on schedule without issue
• Incorporate expansive new datasets from disparate sources into our structure in a seamless fashion

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority. 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Required

• Strong knowledge of ETL architecture and development in a cloud-based environment
• Academic and/or industry experience in database architecture, back-end software design, and query optimization
• Expertise in SQL and Spark
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and work ethic

• Preferred

• 1-3 years of work experience in a database-related position
• An advanced degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field
• Familiarity with R and Python, as well as R Studio / Posit
• Experience with databricks and Linux operating system
• Knowledge of NHL players and teams as well as a passion for hockey and hockey analytics
• Some front-end development and/or data analysis experience is considered a plus

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Compensation:

• Salary Range $80,000 - $110,000 per annum 

Benefits Include: 

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs) 
• 401K/Employer Match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.