Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager Senior Data Engineering Manager 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 Senior Engineering Manager to join the Data and Platforms team within the Flutter Functions Global Platforms department You shall lead 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 working 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 As the Engineering Manager you will collaborate with the Product Owner to lead a multi-disciplinary squad of highly skilled individuals through the Product Delivery Lifecycle This role involves accountability for the entire software delivery process from planning designing coding testing and deployment to monitoring performance for stability and future-proofing In this role you will be responsible for hiring performance appraisal and rewarding your team focusing on helping them define their career paths and achieve their short and long-term goals Using lean and agile methodologies you will oversee the pace scale and performance of your team s delivery in a multi-team multi-location environment KEY RESPONSIBILITES Leadership People Nurture a culture of high-quality results-oriented delivery with accountability Ensure all team members have a clear understanding of priorities and expectations by facilitating regular communication and alignment and by holding planning sessions at the right time and regular retrospectives to maintain focus and efficiency Coach team members through regular 1 1s set and review objectives appraise performance and assist with career development ensuring effective performance management Proactively identify and lead on initiatives to improve the experience of being an engineer in GTT whether that is to do with productivity diversity and inclusion technical competence or other areas To allow the tribe to grow work with Talent Teams and other leaders to recruit the best people for your squad Data Engineering Lead the design and implementation of scalable and reliable data infrastructure and pipelines that support business objectives including greenfield projects Ensure data integrity availability and security through best practices in data engineering Collaborate with data scientists analysts and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet these needs Drive innovation in data processing storage and retrieval technologies to enhance data accessibility and usability Implement and maintain data solutions in greenfield environments bringing fresh ideas and approaches to new projects Write oversee and coordinate with team members and subject experts to ensure the maintenance of accurate and effective documentation Delivery Bring value to stakeholders by working closely with Product and Delivery to determine the best strategy to deliver the roadmap Balance the commercial needs of the business against the ideal technical design proposing strategic and pragmatic implementations with clear delivery plans including accurate and realistic estimation of time to ensure successful execution Regularly communicate the status of delivery to stakeholders clearly highlighting any risks and potential impacts and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes Ensure quality is a first-class citizen in the engineering process and work closely with the QA capability within the squad and wider team to meet the quality demands of the business Measure and review delivery velocity quality lead and cycle-times regularly and promptly address any issues that arise Support changes in the business including adjustments to roadmap priorities and squad configurations ensuring seamless transitions and continued alignment with overall business objectives Proactively conduct research on emerging technologies and help introduce these where appropriate Ownership Take responsibility for the solution and remove obstacles for the team Work with your squad to develop and implement real-time monitoring good alert design and first-rate logging strategies to easily check health and availability of services Where required ensure 24 7 operational support of our Data products Work closely with the other GTT squads to ensure alignment of roadmaps through understanding of dependencies TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE Extensive experience in data engineering with a proven track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams delivering complex data projects including greenfield projects Ability to influence and drive change across the department advocating for necessary improvements and investments Can lead technical discussions inspire the team and drive towards technical excellence ensuring high-quality outcomes Understanding of data governance privacy and compliance regulations e g GDPR Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to engage negotiate and collaborate effectively throughout the product lifecycle ensuring successful outcomes Experience leading people and supporting their career development plans Demonstrated expertise in fostering and advancing a collaborative team culture Strong analytical and diagnostic skills particularly concerning technical risks issues and constraints Senior principles leading by example showing work ethic and passionate professional attitude 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 your dependants 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 and 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