Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer ABOUT FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT Flutter Entertainment is the world s largest sports betting and iGaming operator with 13 9 million Average Monthly Players worldwide and an annual revenue of 14Bn in 2024 We have a portfolio of iconic brands including Paddy Power Betfair FanDuel PokerStars Junglee Games and Sportsbet Flutter Entertainment is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange NYSE and the London Stock Exchange LSE In 2024 we were recognized in TIME s 100 Most Influential Companies under the Pioneers category a testament to our innovation and impact Our ambition is to transform global gaming and betting to deliver long-term growth and a positive sustainable future for our sector Together we are Changing the Game Working at Flutter is a chance to work with a growing portfolio of brands across a range of opportunities We will support you every step of the way to help you grow Just like our brands we ensure our people have everything they need to succeed FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT INDIA Our Hyderabad office located in one of India s premier technology parks is the Global Capability Center for Flutter Entertainment A center of expertise and innovation this hub is now home to over 900 talented colleagues working across Customer Service Operations Data and Technology Finance Operations HR Operations Procurement Operations and other key enabling functions We are committed to crafting impactful solutions for all our brands and divisions to power Flutter s incredible growth and global impact With the scale of a leader and the mindset of a challenger we re dedicated to creating a brighter future for our customers colleagues and communities OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join the Data and Platforms team within Flutter Functions Global Platforms department You ll be working within a squad dedicated to our Global Sportsbook and Trading business vertical GST s mission is to empower our brands to shape the future of sports betting You ll be provided to work on a greenfield data platform based on AWS and Databricks with datasets that range from the global Bet Stream processes 4B bets yearly through to our odd pricing services which can generate hundreds of thousands updates for a single sporting event We are building a unique operating model where we are lead by our Data as a Product mindset This role follows a hybrid approach to working allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both We will kit you out to work from home but know that working as a team is what makes us great and spending quality time together is essential for keeping us mission aligned If you are a passionate Data Engineering Professional you have the chance to be part of a team that looks to build out our next-generation data platform leveraging new technologies and techniques to maximize the business value out of our data assets and empower innovation KEY RESPONSIBILITES Lead data and process innovation for our organization through robust delivery of exceptional solutions Act as the technical lead for your squad Work closely with Product and Delivery teams to determine the best strategy to deliver the roadmap Balance the commercial needs of the business against the ideal technical design providing input on estimations conducting spikes and supporting the creation of strategic and pragmatic delivery plans Regularly communicate the status of delivery to the team and the Engineering Manager highlighting any risks and potential impacts and proactively develop mitigation strategies Mentor and coach more junior members of the Data Engineering Department Transform raw data into useful data products Strive for efficiency by aligning data products with business goals Support our implemented BI solutions by monitoring and tuning performance queries and data processes addressing user questions concerning data integrity and communicating functional and technical issues Contribute to choosing the right technology and ensuring proper data design and implementation in various projects and solutions Demonstrate hands-on skills in processing large data sets expertise in data structure data access patterns Big Data concepts and cloud computing Optimize data systems and pipelines for performance scalability and cost-effectiveness Deliver excellent production quality code mentor other developers to do so and promote the production of reusable code and modules where appropriate applying principles of Agile delivery Work closely with other team members and subject experts to ensure accurate and effective support documentation is maintained As driven by availability requires join on-call rota for data products supported by data engineering or for specific events that matter large sporting events TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE 6 years of experience in development deployment and operation of data technologies and platforms Experience in designing scalable cloud data processing and warehousing solutions Experience in designing and implementing efficient ETL processes and data pipelines Experience with Agile software development and DevOps practices Experience and knowledge in data migration techniques and processes Proven ability to collaborate with technical and business teams and communicate effectively across channels Excellent knowledge and experience of one of the cloud big data solutions such as the AWS Glue Ecosystem Microsoft Fabric and GCP Demonstratable experience of using Databricks in one of these settings is a bonus Excellent knowledge and experience in SQL database performance optimization and working with large datasets Understanding of database and analytics technologies in the industry including Relational Vector Graph and NoSQL databases Data integration experience from streaming sources such as Kafka and or Apache Pulsar Deep understanding of data warehousing and data architecture concepts Experience with Data Vault modelling is a plus Experience with Python scripting Spark and SQL for data engineering Experience with CI CD solutions i e Github argoCD artifactory etc BENEFITS WE OFFER Access to Learnerbly Udemy and a Self-Development Fund for upskilling Career growth through Internal Mobility Programs Comprehensive Health Insurance for you and dependents Well-Being Fund and 24 7 Assistance Program for holistic wellness Hybrid Model 2 office days week with flexible leave policies including maternity paternity and sabbaticals Free Meals Cab Allowance and a Home Office Setup Allowance Employer PF Contribution gratuity Personal Accident Life Insurance Sharesave Plan to purchase discounted company shares Volunteering Leave and Team Events to build connections Recognition through the Kudos Platform and Referral Rewards WHY CHOOSE US Flutter is an equal-opportunity employer and values the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings Our message to colleagues and stakeholders is clear everyone is welcome and every voice matters We have ambitious growth plans and goals for the future Here s an opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Flutter Entertainment India