Data Engineer 3 - Reston, VA - Freewheel

Comcast; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Commission potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is seeking a data engineer to design and manage advanced data structures and pipelines that ensure data quality and accessibility across platforms. The role supports critical business initiatives with robust data solutions and governance.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL, Python, and Spark experience, plus familiarity with cloud data warehouses and modern data stack components.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL proficiency and Python programming required.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark).
• Familiarity with cloud data warehouse management and data observability.

Responsibilities

• Designing and constructing data architectures and pipelines to standardize, transform, and ensure the integrity of data for business insights.
• Guaranteeing data quality throughout ingestion, processing, and loading phases with high standards.
• Engineering robust ingestion frameworks for various data types and monitoring data quality.
• Developing accessible data consumption methods via APIs, views, and extracts for applications.
• Implementing data solutions on Kubernetes, Teradata, and cloud services like AWS and Databricks.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine data sourcing and processing.

Skills

Data Lake

Data Lakehouse Architecture

Data Structures

Data Warehousing

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Teradata

AWS

Databricks

Looker

Job description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

This job independently designs, develops, and manages advanced data structures and pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility. It strategically implements data solutions across various platforms, maintaining compliance with privacy and regulatory standards. The role acts as a technical resource, optimizing data processes and storage to support key business initiatives.

Job Description

Strong SQL proficiency

Programming language proficiency (Python preferred)

Proficiency in distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark)

Cloud Data Warehouse management

Knowledge of at least one of cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Familiarity with data pipeline design pattern

Knowledge of data observability

Exposure to Embedded Business Intelligence like Looker is desired but not required

Exposure to modern data stack such as dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, Apache Spark is highly desired

Exposure to Data Consumption challenges and solutions is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Designing and constructing data architectures and pipelines to standardize, transform, and ensure the integrity of data for business insights
• Guaranteeing data quality throughout the ingestion, processing, and loading phases, with a focus on maintaining high standards
• Engineering robust ingestion frameworks for a variety of data types, while monitoring and reporting on data quality
• Developing accessible methods for data consumption, including APIs, database views, and data extracts for user applications
• Implementing data solutions on multiple platforms such as Kubernetes, Teradata, and cloud services like AWS and Databricks
• Selecting appropriate data storage platforms based on data sensitivity, privacy requirements, and access needs
• Mastering data lineage and applying transformation rules for effective change management and issue resolution
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine data sourcing and processing, ensuring optimal data quality and efficiency
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences. Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Data Lake, Data Lakehouse Architecture, Data Structures, Data Warehousing (DW), Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)

Compensation

• Illinois Pay Range: $103,643.32 - $155,464.99
• This job can be performed in Virginia with a Pay Range of $103,643.32 - $170,271.17
• Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience.
• Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
• Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.
• Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always‑on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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