Senior Data Engineer

​Job Description

CAA Portas is the leading management consulting firm dedicated to transforming the world through sport.​

We offer a unique mix of top tier consulting with deep sport expertise, delivered in true partnership with our clients. We combine market intelligence and thought leadership with a rigorous, data-led, creative and collaborative approach tailored to the needs of the sports sector. We provide advisory services and solutions across the sporting landscape from strategy and planning, business support, through to implementation.​

At CAA Portas we help sports leaders across the world on their most important, complex and urgent challenges and opportunities to achieve more for their organisations. We​

      • Deliver significant and sustainable business performance ​

      • Transform organisations and develop future sport leaders ​

      • Drive increased and more effective funding into sport ​

      • Achieve lasting positive change in society​

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The Agency

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in film, television, music, theatre, sports, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand marketing and licensing, executive search, games, and philanthropy, among other areas.

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Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

CAA, founded in 1975, is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.

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Overview

We are expanding our Data & AI team and are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join the team to lead work at the forefront of sport. You’ll be responsible for improving our data and pipelines while also supporting our clients with their own data engineering and infrastructure needs. As part of cross-functional teams you’ll be working with the leading strategy consultants in the industry to help decision making across sporting performance, commercial and operations.

As part of a fast-growing area, you will have the opportunity to shape how we build and scale our global data infrastructure from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Data Pipelines: Build and manage data workflows using Python, SQL, and cloud storage
• APIs & Data Feeds: Deploy simple APIs to serve models or data to internal and client teams
• App Deployment: Support lightweight web app deployment (e.g., Streamlit) for internal or client use
• Database Management: Maintain schemas, optimize performance, and manage access controls
• Cloud Infrastructure: Manage lightweight cloud environments and infrastructure.
• DevOps Support: Handle deployment setups, secrets management, and basic orchestration
• Code Quality: Promote clean, testable, and well-documented code.
• Team Collaboration: Work with data scientists and analysts to productionize and standardize workflows
• Mentorship: Guide junior team members and help grow data engineering capabilities

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Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or similar roles
• Passion for sport and the application of data within it
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (Azure or AWS preferred)
• Experience with orchestration tools and CI/CD tools - experience with Github Actions is a plus
• Familiarity with containerisation (e.g. Docker) and basic API/model deployment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced consultancy or agency environment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

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Compensation And Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to monetary compensation, we provide health insurance, gym subsidy, balanced work vs personal life.

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Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

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Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

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Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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