The Nashville Predators organization relies on data to guide decisions across the NHL, the arena operation, and Sabertooth Sports & Entertainment. This onsite Data Engineer role sits within the Business Strategy & Analytics function, charged with building and maintaining data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics that drive informed business decisions for multiple business units.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to operational strategy on database architecture and design for the business strategy & analytics function.
- Optimize reporting and analysis datasets for performance improvements and expanded resourcing through normalization, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
- Design and manage ETL/ELT pipelines, data migrations, and data validation processes including data flows delivered via API, RSS feeds, webhooks, SFTP, and SaaS platforms.
- Develop modeled data sets intended for automated reporting across ticketing, partnerships, digital marketing, and customer journey mapping.
- Experience with identity resolution and golden record systems creation and management.
- Support CRM and Analytics teams to understand data needs and deliver reliable solutions.
- Grow the scope of responsibility and impact of the analytics team within the overall department.
- Execute techniques to identify, extract, and analyze data to support business decisions.
- Transform complex data into thoughtful, actionable insights through analytical methods.
- Contribute to documentation of data processes, schemas, and workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a consistent track record of professional and personal achievement. Preferred concentrations: computer science, information systems, business analytics, or statistics.
- 0-1 year of professional experience building ETL/ELT pipelines, relational database design/management, and data operations.
- Expert-level understanding of SQL, with PostgreSQL preferred.
- Familiarity with Amazon Redshift related AWS services (S3, RDS, IAM, Glue, DMS) is a plus.
- Proficient in R, Python, JavaScript, or other open-source tools for data pipeline building and management.
- Deep understanding of dimensional data modeling concepts and practical experience building star schemas, including facts, dimensions, and slowly changing dimensions.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
- Understanding of ticket operations (Ticketmaster/TM1/Archtics) a plus.
- Understanding of CRM systems data a plus.
- Ability to identify problems, their sources, and potential solutions while maintaining day-to-day operations without interruption.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent critical thinking and attention to detail.
- Experience in the Sports and Entertainment industry is a strong plus.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills.
Technologies
- SQL (PostgreSQL)
- Amazon Redshift
- AWS Services: S3, RDS, IAM, Glue, DMS
- R, Python, JavaScript
- Excel
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Competitive pay
- Referral bonuses
- 401K eligibility
- Priority access to event presales
- Tickets to events (when available)
- Nashville Locker Room (pro shop) discount
- Premium pay for overnight shifts
- 19+ days of paid time off each year
- Ford Ice Center programming discount
- On demand pay
- Bonus potential
Essential Physical Functions
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to stand in an upright position for continuous periods of time.
- Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
- Accessing, typing, and processing records via digital systems.
Note
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time. Applicants requiring accommodation in the job application process may contact the Recruitment Team at recruiter@teamsmashville.com to request an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nashville Predators is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other applicable federal or state protected classification. The organization celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
