Data & Analytics Architect

job summary:

Join the Player and Data Analytics team at a AAA game studio. You will shape the end-to-end data architecture-crafting scalable data flows and innovative solutions that empower our teams to drive impactful outcomes across the gaming ecosystem.

location: Redmond, Washington

job type: Contract

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Collaborate with data consumers and stakeholders to identify and define features for the analytics environment.
• Map business opportunities to appropriate data architecture patterns, evolving designs as strategies mature.
• Analyze multi-structured data and metadata from various sources to select and model the best data for analytics.
• Design adaptable data models and architect dataflows for scalable processes and machine learning.
• Define governed access patterns and specify implementation requirements for data security and quality.
• Maintain Reference Model Architecture and Standards to communicate the direction of Information Architecture.

qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree AND 5+ years experience in data/analytics/information architecture, or related software development work OR Graduate degree AND 3+ years experience in data/analytics/information architecture or related software development work OR equivalent experience.

- 2+ years working as a Data Architect, Analytics Architect, Information Architect or equivalent on large enterprise systems with a wide range of data sources.

- Demonstrated capability to assess complex systems and information landscapes, translating business concepts into coherent data and analytics architectures.

- Critical thinker and problem solver who brings a creative and open mindset to deliver high impact data products and analytics solutions.

- Data analysis and exploration skills to identify, select and model data for analytics.

- Proficient with SQL; Working knowledge of Python

- General video game domain knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

- Polyglot data modeling knowledge and skills

- Expert with SQL and intermediate python skills for data transformation and automation

- Experience building or managing video game commerce systems and economies

- Experience leveraging AI products to accelerate analysis, improve data quality, and streamline delivery.

- Working knowledge of DevOps and DataOps.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.