Team Name:
Data Engineer
R026267
Your Mission
Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented new Data Engineer to join our revenue reporting team!
This engineer will work under the guidance of senior data engineers on monthly global revenue close and reconciliation reporting tasks, as well as process improvement, automation, building up the knowledge base, and ad hoc data requests. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of ETL process development with very large transactional financial data sets. The team is primarily responsible for maintaining data integrity for accounting and financial reporting purposes and reports to the controllership group.
This role is anticipated to be 100% work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore all possible options.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
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Writing and maintaining python code data pipelines in google cloud composer, AWS and Azure
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Compile, transform, and distribute data from various sources (SFTP, API, cloud storage, etc) to local and international teams
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Collaborate with engineers and PMs to onboard/maintain payment gateway providers
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Migrating legacy processes and data pipelines from enterprise tools to cloud
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Gather data to assist internal and external auditors with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit requests
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Maintain change logs, review QA documentation, submit and verify monthly code Change Requests
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Build up and maintain knowledge base in Confluence by interacting with teams like Battle.net, Accounting, Tax, and Internal Audit
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Participation in ad hoc projects as needed
Player Profile
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3+ years of experience working with object-oriented programming languages (preferably Python)
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3+ years of experience in ETL development, process design, and administration.
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2+ years of experience working with relational databases (preferably Oracle) and data warehouses (Bigquery, Snowflake, etc)
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2+ years of experience using data orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, etc)
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Experience with cloud providers and their product offerings (preferably GCP and Azure)
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Technical understanding of data modeling, design, architecture principles, and techniques
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Working knowledge of CI/CD, infrastructure as code
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Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret and present data to various audiences with non-IT/programming backgrounds
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A Champion for Blizzard’s core values, especially “Commit to Quality”
Nice to Haves
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Solid understanding of accounting processes SOX, and monthly revenue cycles is a plus
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Some experience managing dashboard tools (Tableau, Looker, etc) for stakeholders
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GitHub personal repo with tasks and projects worked on
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Passion for video games
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
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Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
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401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
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Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
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Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
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If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,500.00 - $143,376.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
