Job Description

Job Title

Senior Data Engineer

We are looking for a talented Senior Data Engineer to design and build a highly scalable, cloud-based GraphQL API layer that delivers sports and betting data across multiple digital platforms. This role focuses on creating a seamless, efficient data ingestion, processing, and delivery ecosystem that integrates streaming data with high-performance querying.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement a federated GraphQL architecture, helping drive the future of sports and betting data integration within the CBS Sports digital ecosystem

Responsibilities

Day-to-Day

• Build foundational platform capabilities using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of GraphQL subgraphs and services within a federated architecture.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, backlog grooming, and sprint planning
• Practice DevOps by writing high-quality tests and deploying continuously to production with proper monitoring and observability
• Review peer designs and code, providing constructive feedback and participating in technical discussions and deep-dive sessions.
• Collaborate with product partners to design technical solutions leveraging GraphQL for data integration

Key Projects

• Build and expand a GraphQL API layer for seamless data access across multiple services.
• Design and implement a core data platform powering CBS Sports Digital products, ingesting and processing data from hundreds of sources across multiple transports and data stores.
• Define and implement distributed tracing and data observability within a GraphQL ecosystem.
• Containerize core systems to reduce infrastructure overhead and improve scalability.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or large-scale data systems development
• Strong experience designing and maintaining GraphQL schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring efficient data access.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Node.js
• Experience with relational, NoSQL, and key-value databases, including Aurora MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Experience working in distributed, cloud-based environments (AWS preferred) with high transaction volumes.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, unit and integration testing, and modern build strategies.
• Experience using GitHub, Jira, and GitOps workflows.
• Ability to design technical solutions, provide estimates, and assess risks and feasibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Apollo GraphQL, WunderGraph, or Cosmo
• AWS Certifications
• Experience building ETL pipelines and working with data orchestration platforms.
• Background in digital media, sports, or content-driven platforms
• Knowledge of sports and gaming/betting ecosystems.