Big Data Engineer

Overview Big Data Engineer at Gaming Innovation Group. As part of the Big Data Team, you will be using cutting edge technologies to collate data across different sources within GiG. Sources are in real time, and you will support an event-driven microservice lambda architecture. You will work with the current agile team and contribute to the platform’s objectives, enabling other data technology stakeholders such as the Business Intelligence, Data Science and Quality Assurance teams. The platform ingests up to 5000 messages per second across multiple products such as Lottery, Sports and Casino. Reporting to the Lead Big Data Engineer and supported by the Big Data Architect to deliver world-class product increments that support our Tier 1 Platform.

Location : Madrid

Key Responsibilities Participate in all agile scrum meetings such as daily standups, refinement sessions, retro sessions, etc.

Maintain the data platform by daily reconciliations, data reloads, and handling support tickets.

Propose new ideas to improve existing products and services.

Implement bug fixes and enhancements within the data platform.

Perform code reviews for other engineers.

Take ownership of releases where necessary.

Communicate with stakeholders to ensure information is transmitted correctly to the right audience.

Take ownership of complex, large-scale initiatives, including data migration projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise You’re really awesome at :

Object oriented programming (Java)

Data modelling using database technologies

ETL processes and experience with Apache Spark or Apache NiFi

Applied understanding of CI / CD in change management

Dockerised applications

Used distributed version control systems

Excellent team player

Meticulous and passionate about your work

You’re also good at :

Functional programming (Python, Scala)

Analytical mindset

Low latency databases such as ClickHouse

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Collaboration in scoping exercises

Mentoring skills

Experience with Linux and Windows environments

Job Benefits Great career development opportunities

100% remote or hybrid working model

International Health Insurance

Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)

Birthday Day Off

Me Time - 1 day off per year

Free lunches in the office

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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