Data Engineer/Data Steward (World of Tanks)

Wargaming is looking to hire a proactive, passionate, and goal-oriented Data Engineer/Data Steward possessing deep technical knowledge on high-load telemetry systems creation and operation along with project management skills necessary for keeping the World of Tanks data storage, transfer, and usage efficient.

We gather various types of information on what is happening within the “tank universe” - from economic and financial data to detailed battle statistics, including the coordinates of every shot taken and every tank’s movement in battle, interface telemetry, and much more. Everything is stored in the same data warehouse and is available for analysis in a 24/7 mode.

You will work together with the Data Warehouse team managing the storage, the infrastructure, and the reporting system, and also with more than 60 other analysts around the world. The games industry is one of the most data-saturated ones, providing an excellent opportunity to implement the most advanced analytical techniques and get tangible results for your input.

We implement the best analytics tools and tech, investing plenty of time and effort into adopting new solutions as they appear on the market.

Team Lead, WoT Analytics

• Define the design of telemetry systems, controlling the situation within the product or its subsystems, working together with data analysts, game designers, product managers, and developers

• Organize and support data storage and its transfer from game severs to the DWH (Data Warehouse) infrastructure over the entire development cycle (from concept to release) of features, game modes and events

• Develop technical documentation for product telemetry systems and keep it up to date, and check the systems and the data for compliance with business, GDPR, and integrity requirements

• Coordinate activities and communications between different departments and teams related to data storage, transfer and process

• Create and support the team’s analytical infrastructure (ETLs) and also the systems for data monitoring and quick delivery of information on the product’s state (the dashboards) to the management and the teams concerned

• Assist analysts, managers, and other product teams in procuring data crucial for decision making from and via our data storage and delivery systems; as a data expert, expand and fill in the knowledge base on these systems to be used by other teams

• 3+ years’ experience in a Data Engineer / Data Steward / ETL Development Engineer / Data Integration Engineer position

• Deep understanding of the theory and working principles of relational databases, and also the storage and processing of large volumes of data

• Knowledge of SQL at an expert level, including experience creating, tuning, and launching ETLs

• Experience working Big Data Warehouse tool and Python

• Experience formalizing and planning business tasks, and decomposing them into specifications and technical assignments for telemetry systems development, and the descriptions of existing systems and processes

• Deep knowledge of the theory and working principles of relational databases and DWH infrastructure

• Good communication, time and workload management skills

• English level – internediate (B1) and higher

• Experience working in Snowflake, BigQuery, MySQL/PostgreSQL

• Experience and knowledge inTableau and other BI Tools

• Ready to learn and to absorb and systemize large amounts of data over short periods of time

• Experience working with SVN, CVS, GIT (version control systems)

• Knowledge in informatics, mathematics and statistics

• Versatile gaming experience, 1000+ battles played in World of Tanks

Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

• Annual leave of 20 working days (additional days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 25 days)

• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)

• Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits  

• Premium Private Health Insurance

• Career development and education opportunities within the company

• English clubs and platform for learning languages

• Mental well-being program (iFeel)

• Commuting allowance

• Company events

• FitPass membership

• Discounts for employees

• Personal Gaming Account

• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office

• On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks

• Seniority Awards

• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward