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Senior Data Analytics Engineer

Hybrid
Toronto, ON
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Flexible vacation allowance
Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

About the role

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

We are seeking a Senior Data Analytics Engineer to join our data team. The role involves transforming raw data into actionable insights that inform business decisions using AI. The successful candidate will collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and stakeholders to design and implement data models, automate ETL processes, and develop dashboards and reports. This position requires technical skills, business knowledge, and an ability to convert data into valuable information.

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in Snowflake data modeling and data warehouse design
  • Proficiency in SQL and data manipulation techniques
  • Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Streamlit, Tableau, Power BI), and using AI to create them
  • Skill in developing ETL processes and data pipelines
  • Ability to optimize complex queries for performance
  • Experience with AI tools and cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS and Snowflake
  • Knowledge of data governance and data quality best practices
  • Experience in statistical analysis and using AI to automate analysis and alerts
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Communication skills to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a similar role
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python programming
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling and query optimization
  • Experience with dbt (data build tool) for data transformation and modeling
  • Familiarity with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration
  • Proficiency in creating and maintaining ETL/ELT processes
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Streamlit, Tableau, Power BI) and dashboard creation
  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling techniques
  • Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Experience working with AI and in a cloud environment, preferably AWS

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • 7+ years of experience in data analytics or business intelligence roles
  • Knowledge of using AI agents for analytics automation
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and data-driven decision making
  • Experience in the gaming or sports betting industry
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Snowflake SnowPro)

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Flexible vacation allowance
  • Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunities employer)

About Hard Rock International

Hospitality
5001-10,000

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored with Outstanding Guest Satisfaction and above for four consecutive years among Upper Upscale Hotels in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study and in 2022, the iconic brand was ranked as the number one brand for the second year in a row. HRI is the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the second year. Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. DE&I aims to address the needs of all team members – including Native Americans, women, LGBTQ+ community, people of color (BIPOC), people with disabilities and military veterans.

Diversity: is the celebration of differences and leveraging those difference to produce stellar results.

Equity: is a process of seeking fairness through deliberate and intentional actions.

Inclusion: is when everyone has the freedom and comfort to express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe, trusting, and open environment.