Data Platform Engineer (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Delaware North
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The opportunity Delaware North is searching for a Data Engineer
to join our team at our Global Headquarters in Buffalo, New York.
The Data Engineering team is tasked with collecting raw data from
our various systems, transforming that data into canonical models,
harmonizing, and enhancing the data to provide trusted datasets to
our consumers. The work this team does is the foundation of company
initiatives meant to automate business processes, gather insights,
and make more informed decisions. The Data Engineer will work
closely with the Business to identify and specify opportunities for
integration with existing systems in a highly resilient manner
using Delaware North's Data Platform. Our technology stack includes
Databricks (pySpark), Amazon Web Services, SQL, Python, Terraform,
Django, Apache Airflow, MongoDB and Mulesoft. Pay Minimum –
Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $68,800 - $92,900 / year In
addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on
company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales
incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe
at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay
for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate
has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the
requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than
the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package
can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/ . What
we offer At Delaware North, we care about our team members'
personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the
benefits we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k)
with up to 4% company match Annual performance bonus based on
level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
Paid vacation days and holidays Paid parental bonding leave Tuition
and/or professional certification reimbursement Generous
friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts What
will you do? Design and implement project-based solutions.
Implement data platform improvements and new features. Assist the
support team with the resolution of data platform bug fixes.
Interface with clients, vendors, and internal users of the data
platform on understanding the data. Participate in group design and
architecture sessions. Author documentation for standard operating
procedures, knowledge base articles, etc. Develop integration tests
to validate solutions. Analyze data and make recommendations to
optimize current business operations. More about you Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in
Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar STEM field
preferred. 2 years' of experience developing data pipeline (ETL)
processes Extensive experience in SQL, query writing, and schema
design Experience designing and developing solutions with a modern
programming language such as Python and Spark Experience with Spark
& columnar data formats (Delta/Iceberg) Experience with data
orchestration tools such as Airflow Experience with data analytics
platforms such as Databricks Experience with data integration
methodologies such as RESTful Web Services, web hooks, and data
streams Experience with Data Persistence Methods such as NoSQL and
RDBMS (MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB) Cloud computing experience,
AWS preferred Extensive experience with handling large data sets,
high performance computing, building high performance solutions and
data integration projects Proficiency with Unix/Linux Familiarity
with data modeling and transformation techniques Ability to
effectively triage and track issues through to resolution Shift
details Days Who we are Our business is all about people, and that
includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team —
you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100
years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering
you unique paths to growth and success. Who says you can’t love
where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning
national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on
giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re
interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or
retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you
achieve your career goals. Together, we’re shaping the future of
hospitality — come grow with us! Delaware North, along with its
subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job
opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, or any other legally protected status. $68,800 -
$92,900 / year
Keywords: Delaware North, Buffalo , Data Platform Engineer (Hiring Immediately), IT / Software / Systems , Buffalo, New York
