Senior Data Engineer (Kafka)

FUN CRAFTERS is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design and build an analytics and data infrastructure from the ground up. You will work on the core data platform that powers gameplay insights and LiveOps decisions, contributing to architectural decisions and shaping technical standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build an analytics platform powering gameplay insights, LiveOps, and telemetry.
• Develop and maintain high-quality batch and real-time data pipelines that transform raw gameplay data into clean, structured datasets.
• Collaborate with analysts and game teams to understand data needs and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Define data quality standards and build automated monitoring, alerting, and validation systems.
• Promote best engineering practices including observability, testing, performance optimization, and reliability.

Requirements

• Expertise in event streaming technologies like Kafka and real-time data processing.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering with a track record of building scalable data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Python and solid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and analytics best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms and ETL/ELT orchestration tools like Airflow.
• Ability to architect systems from early-stage MVP to high-volume production.

What we offer

• An epic journey in the mobile RPG gaming industry.
• Flexible contract options including employment or B2B.
• Opportunities for professional growth with a dedicated training budget.
• A fantastic team environment and a competitive benefits package.