Data Engineer with Colorado Avalanche- Contract at Legends at Ball Arena

Quinte West, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ETL Architecture, Database Architecture, SQL, Query Optimization, Git, Back-end Software Design, Spark, Databricks, Azure, Front-end Development, Data Integration, Problem Solving

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Job Title: Data Engineer with Colorado Avalanche Department: Colorado Avalanche, Hockey Ops Location: Denver, Colorado or remote (with Occasional Travel) Reports to: Sr. Data Engineer Employment Type: Full Time- Employment Contract- Salary Supervisor Position: No Posting End Date: 7/20/2026 ________________________________________________________________________ Position Overview: The Colorado Avalanche are looking to hire a full-time data engineer to work within the team’s Hockey Operations Department. This person will complement the team’s Senior Data Engineer in maintaining and expanding the Avalanche hockey operations database. They will be tasked with importing and integrating data from external providers and interacting with the rest of the hockey operations department to ensure optimal dissemination of information to the appropriate parties. This person will also have the opportunity to contribute in developing a front-end interface and tools for the broader Hockey Operations Department. Location: Denver, Colorado or remote (with occasional travel) Responsibilities: * Manage and improve the organization’s data storage, structure, and ETL pipeline while optimizing query performance for large datasets * Design automated processes to oversee data integrity and query performance on a regular basis, as well as being available to spot and resolve data issues that may arise at any time * Ensure that our automated processes run on schedule without issue * Incorporate expansive new datasets from disparate sources into our structure in a seamless fashion Required Qualifications: * Strong knowledge of ETL architecture and development in a cloud-based environment * Academic and/or industry experience in database architecture, back-end software design, and query optimization * Expertise in SQL and/or SQL-based tools (dbt, SQLMesh, etc.) * Experience with Git and development best-practices * Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and work ethic Preferred Qualifications: * A degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field * Work experience in a database-related position * Knowledge of Spark and large-scale data processing * Experience with Databricks and Azure * Knowledge of NHL players and teams as well as a passion for hockey and hockey analytics * Some front-end development acumen/experience is considered a significant plus Compensation: * Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000, Contract Employee Applications must be received by: 07/20/2026 Equal Employment Opportunity Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Responsibilities

Manage and improve the organization's data storage, structure, and ETL pipelines while optimizing query performance for large datasets. Integrate data from external providers and develop front-end tools for the Hockey Operations Department.