Junior Data Engineer

The Junior Data Engineer supports the operation and maintenance of the company’s game data infrastructure, ensuring data is collected, processed, and delivered accurately for analytics and reporting. This role focuses on execution and operational reliability, working under the guidance of Senior Data Platform Engineers to keep the data platform running smoothly.

Mission & Objectives

• Support the day-to-day operation of game data pipelines and tracking systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness for analytics and reporting use cases.
• Develop strong fundamentals in data engineering within a game environment.
• Scope of ResponsibilityEvent Tracking Implementation & Maintenance
• Data Pipeline Operations
• Data Quality Checks & Validation
• Analytics Data Preparation
• Platform Monitoring & Issue Resolution

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Operations

• Assist in maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines from game systems to the data warehouse.
• Monitor data jobs and resolve basic failures or delays.
• Support routine platform maintenance tasks.

Event Tracking Implementation

• Implement and update game event tracking based on defined specifications.
• Validate event payloads and ensure data is correctly captured.
• Coordinate with game engineers to fix tracking issues.

Data Quality & Validation

• Perform regular data quality checks to detect missing, duplicated, or inconsistent data.
• Document and escalate data issues to senior engineers when needed.
• Help maintain data accuracy across dashboards and reports.

Analytics & BI Support

• Prepare datasets and tables for analytics and reporting use cases.
• Support BI dashboards by ensuring data freshness and consistency.
• Assist analysts with data-related questions and requests.

Learning & Capability Development

• Learn data platform architecture, tracking logic, and analytics use cases.
• Follow engineering best practices and documentation standards.
• Continuously improve technical skills under mentorship.

Key Working Relationships

• Senior Data Platform Engineer
• Game Data Analysts & BI Analysts
• Game Engineering / Backend Teams
• Product & Operations (via analytics support)

Success Metrics (How Success Is Measured)

• Data pipelines run reliably with minimal intervention.
• Event tracking issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Data accuracy and completeness meet defined quality standards.
• Analytics teams experience minimal data-related blockers.
• Demonstrated growth in technical and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related roles.
• Game analytics background is MUST have
• Open to expats willing to relocate to Thailand

Technical Skills

• Basic proficiency in SQL.
• Familiarity with data concepts: tables, schemas, ETL processes.
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python) are a plus.
• Understanding of APIs or event-based systems is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, live-service environment.