DigitalFish has an imminent need for a broad range of roles in support of our work developing and advancing a large-scale, cloud-hosted, next-generation animation and VFX pipeline in partnership with a renowned global studio.
DigitalFish has long been a trusted partner of leading digital-media companies, and we are at the center of their efforts to build a new generation of platforms and experiences. Current and past customers include Facebook, Google, Pixar, DreamWorks, Activision, LEGO, Disney/ESPN, NASA and many others.
At DigitalFish, you'll have a unique opportunity to help lead this invention of the future of design, entertainment and play on multiple fronts.
As Data Architect you’ll be responsible for the analysis and design of the systems and components of a SaaS product that transacts enormous quantities of film, video, visual effects and post-production data in the cloud.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, validate, and communicate data solutions for film, video, visual effects and post-production data using modern tools and cloud technologies on Azure.
- Develop the data ontology for certain classes of production data which are critical for this application
- Develop enterprise data management strategies including data warehouse implementations, data movement, acquisition, validation, conversion, and archive/recovery.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience and 4+ years in a data architect role
- Expert in capturing end users requirements and align technical solutions to the business objectives
- Demonstrated responsibility for designing and implementing Cloud Data strategies, including designing multi-phased implementation roadmaps
- Well-versed in Cloud solutions (Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform) and/or data warehousing solutions and related technologies
- Understanding of distributed systems and architecture design trade-offs. Expertise in data architecture concepts such as data modeling, workflow management, ETL/ELT
- Understanding data management and governance concepts such as data quality, metadata, dependency management, etc
- Hands-on project experience with scripting/programming languages and supporting tools such as Python, Java, Scala, or similar
- Research, analyze, recommend and select technical approaches for solving challenging development and integration problems
- Strong analytical problem-solving ability
- Great presentation skills, written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of impacts to process, required governance, and operations
- Strong interpersonal skills including high emotional intelligence
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary plus equity per qualifications
- Full benefits with excellent health plan
- Ability to influence product and features built on cutting-edge technologies
- Enormous opportunity for learning and professional growth
- Work with a well-respected, creative and talented group of experts in graphics and animation
Location
Your primary work will be virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions and will stay remote once COVID-19 restrictions lift. As conditions improve, some travel to actual studios may be required.
Additional Info
DigitalFish is not able to sponsor immigration petitions for this role at this time. We are an equal opportunity employer and are hiring immediately. We look forward to hearing from you!
