Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer – Build a Greenfield Data Lake

At i3D.net http://i3D.net, we provide world-class global coverage with one of the most interconnected networks in the world. Our solutions focus on low latency, zero packet loss, and unmatched scalability, enabling seamless experiences for millions of users worldwide. With dedicated support, bespoke solutions, and cutting-edge technology, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure that empowers game developers and businesses to scale effortlessly. Partnering with major names like Nvidia, DuckDuckGo, and Ubisoft, we are shaping the future of gaming and network technology.

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS

i3D.net http://i3D.net runs infrastructure across more than 60 locations, serving millions of users, but today the data produced by our systems lives in silos. Infrastructure metrics, business transactions, application logs and financial data all exist, but none of them are aggregated, transformed or made available for decision making.

As our first Senior Data Systems Engineer, you’ll change that. You’ll design and build i3D.net http://i3D.net’s Data Lake from scratch - a self-hosted, open-source-first data platform that brings all of this together into a single foundation. This is a greenfield build with real ownership: you’ll make the architectural decisions, lay out the groundwork, and create the data infrastructure the company will rely on for years to come.

You report to the Senior Engineering Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

- Design the Data Lake architecture: Define the storage, ingestion, and transformation layers of systems for a self-hosted data platform, selecting the right open-source-first tools for each.

- Build data pipelines: Create reliable pipelines that ingest data from across the company - infrastructure metrics, business systems, application logs, and financial data.

- Model and transform data: Design schemas and transformation layers that make raw data usable, consistent, and queryable.

- Integrate with existing systems: Connect to th...