Job Description

Senior Data Engineer

CBS Sports is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to design and build a scalable, cloud‑based GraphQL API layer that powers sports and betting data across all CBS Sports digital platforms. In this role, you will architect and implement modern data ingestion, processing, and delivery systems, working closely with cross‑functional partners to define a federated GraphQL ecosystem that will drive the future of sports data at CBS.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day

• Develop foundational platform capabilities using domain‑driven design and test‑driven development
• Lead and mentor engineers in designing, developing, and optimizing core GraphQL subgraphs and services within a federated architecture.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and grooming.
• Practice DevOps: build robust automated tests and deploy continuously with monitoring and observability.
• Conduct design and code reviews, offering constructive feedback and participating in weekly deep‑dive technical sessions.
• Collaborate with product teams to design technical solutions utilizing GraphQL for efficient data integration.

Key Projects

• Building a robust GraphQL API that enables seamless access to data across multiple services.
• Designing and implementing a unified core data layer that ingests, processes, and stores large‑scale sports and betting data from hundreds of sources.
• Defining distributed tracing and observability frameworks for GraphQL‑based systems.
• Containerizing core systems to reduce infrastructure overhead and support scalable deployment.