Cloud Data Specialist — Media Entertainment

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Disney is a global media and entertainment company founded in 1923. Our mission is to entertain, inform, and inspire people around the world through the power of unparalleled storytelling, and our commitment to innovation and creativity. As one of the world's largest and most successful media companies, we have a rich legacy of creating iconic characters, films, and television shows that have captivated audiences for generations. Our culture values imagination, creativity, and collaboration, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of all employees.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Cloud Data Specialist at Disney, you will play a critical role in supporting our company's cloud infrastructure and data analytics initiatives. You will work closely with our data engineering team to design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure cloud-based data solutions, leveraging technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role exists to ensure the seamless integration of our data platforms and provide exceptional support to our stakeholders across the organization.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Cloud Data Specialist, your primary responsibilities will be to:

- Design and implement cloud-based data architectures and solutions using AWS and GCP

- Develop and maintain data pipelines, including data ingestion, processing, and storage

- Collaborate with data engineers to develop and deploy data models, algorithms, and machine learning models

- Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all data systems

- Provide exceptional support to stakeholders, including data analysts, scientists, and engineers

- Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base

- Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems

- Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud and data technologies, and apply that knowledge to improve our data solutions

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful as a Cloud Data Specialist at Disney, you must have:

- 3+ years of experience in cloud data engineering, with a focus on AWS and GCP

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

- Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures and data pipelines

- Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and SQL

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

- Experience with data engineering tools such as Apache Beam, Apache Airflow, and AWS Glue

- Certification in cloud computing, data engineering, or data science

- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We are proud to offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous vacation days. We also offer a $1,000 annual learning and development budget, and a flexible remote work policy that allows you to work from anywhere in the US. Our team culture values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, and we are committed to providing a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive of all employees. We also offer opportunities for growth and professional development, with a clear career path and opportunities for advancement.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is comprised of experienced cloud data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts who are passionate about using data and technology to drive business outcomes. We work closely together to design, implement, and maintain our cloud-based data solutions, and we are dedicated to providing exceptional support to our stakeholders across the organization. We are a collaborative and fast-paced team that values continuous learning and innovation, and we are committed to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest cloud and data technologies.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Disney. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.