Data Engineer

Description

Who we are

Bally's Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New York, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally's Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.

With 10,600 employees, the Company's casino operations include approximately 15,300 slot machines, 580 table games and 3,800 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a permanent casino facility in Chicago, IL, and a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally's will own and/or manage 16 casinos across 11 states. Bally’s also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas post the closure of the Tropicana.

Well, what about the team?

We’re seeking a passionate Data Engineer who is experienced in data engineering and has a solid understanding of data warehousing, cloud-based solutions, and data pipeline development. You'll be working alongside talented Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Machine Learning Engineers in an agile environment, designing innovative solutions for our Data Platform while supporting and troubleshooting our existing data estate.

As a part of our dynamic Data Engineering team, you will help deliver core data components and develop a range of real-time data pipelines. You'll work with large datasets and have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge Big Data technologies and methodologies across both cloud and on-premises data environments.

So, what will you be doing?

• Collaborating with other Data Product Owners, Engineers, and stakeholders to design and implement scalable data solutions.
• Developing and optimising data pipelines for data warehousing and inbound/outbound integrations.
• Utilising Python and SQL for data analysis, backend development, and data manipulation.
• Applying modern data frameworks such as Spark, Beam, and Airflow for building robust data pipelines.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with our data platform, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Participating in an agile work environment, maintaining open communication and continuous improvement.

And what technical skills are we looking for?

• Strong SQL & Data Warehousing: Ability to design, implement, and optimize data models, and write efficient SQL queries.
• Programming Skills: Experience with backend development using Python, and optionally Java.
• Data Pipeline Development: Hands-on experience in building data pipelines using open-source frameworks like Spark, Beam, or Airflow.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience working with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Data Lake & Optimization: Knowledge of Parquet, AVRO, Delta, Spark performance tuning, and optimizing data lakes.

It would be great if you had...

• Experience working within the Databricks ecosystem.
• Familiarity with TDD (Test-Driven Development) and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pulsar, or Flink.
• Agile Methodology experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Hands-on experience in setting up alerts and monitoring data infrastructure.

Finally, what do we want to see in you?

• Passion for Data: You love working with data and understand the impact it has on business decision-making.
• High Energy & Drive: You bring enthusiasm and a proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Effective Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders clearly.
• Team Player: Value collaboration and have experience working effectively with remote teams.
• Mentorship: A willingness to mentor others and support them in achieving their goals.

This is what you'll get

Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location, but here’s a taste of what may be on offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Volunteering days
• Home office allowance
• Wellness or Gym allowance

DNA / Values

At Bally’s Interactive, we are driven by a set of core values that we like to call our DNA. We strive to embody our DNA and keep them at the heart of everything we do!

We are Always Ready to embrace change, adapt, and do what it takes to delight our customers. We believe that You Make the Difference, which is what gives our players the best experience and keeps them coming back. We are All One Team, looking out for each other, respecting diversity while connecting through a common purpose. Our teams are Learning Every Day by showing constant curiosity and the drive to learn from successes, mistakes, new experiences, and the people around us. At Bally’s we Love to Lead by thinking differently, seeking innovation, and always looking for ways to raise our game.

Equal Opportunities

At Bally’s Interactive, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and working conditions.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to us, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work.

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success, this is our superpower.

We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion or disability.

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