Data Engineer

1 Week ago • 3-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Data Engineer at VGW, you will architect and optimize scalable, cloud-native ETL pipelines, transforming raw data into reliable, analytics-ready insights. The role involves building and operating data pipelines, designing, implementing, and optimizing data models and workflows, and partnering with software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders. The team emphasizes doing things the right way and encourages ownership of projects, with a focus on cloud-native practices. The company provides extensive learning and development programs and encourages staying on top of new practices.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years experience building and operating cloud-native data pipelines (AWS and Snowflake preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience in ETL/ELT frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and optimize data models and workflows
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD tooling
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

Data Engineer

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Technology team in Perth and are currently looking for a Data Engineer to join the team. 

As a Data Engineer at VGW, you’ll architect and optimise scalable, cloud-native ETL pipelines that transform raw data into reliable, analytics-ready insights.

What you should know about our Engineering team:

  • We make room to do things the right way
  • You own your projects: you build it, you ship it, you run it
  • We were born in the cloud: practices and principles like CI/CD, IaC, O11y and CyberSec are part of what we do

When it comes to Learning and Development:

  • Learning is part of our fabric. We have a world-class Engineering Learning and Development program and we are passionate about career development. 
  • Thought Leaders regularly give tailored talks and workshops for our team.
  • We are proactive in the community attending many local and international conferences.
  • We have both a technical and management track for career progression and promotions.
  • We have a library of books and videos with good content and encourage staying on top of new practices. 

In terms of our tech stack, we host our docker containerised apps on AWS, sometimes in ECS but moving to EKS Kubernetes. In the containers, we run Kotlin on the JVM. TypeScript runs our client side where it’s mostly React. Our databases are PostgreSQL and DynamoDB with Snowflake as our Data warehouse.

What you will bring to the role:

  • 3–5 years’ experience building and operating cloud-native data pipelines (AWS and Snowflake is preferred) 
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience in ETL/ELT frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement and optimise data models and workflows
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD tooling
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with software engineers, product teams and business stakeholders

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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About The Company

Pioneering the online social gaming experience. 


We are a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games.  


Our business is innovative and is setting new standards in the online social games market. Our success comes from hiring amazing people who are challenging the status quo by testing, pioneering and pushing the boundaries. 


For over a decade, VGW has developed popular games that provide our many players entertainment with a thrill. 


We understand the importance of providing games and content that capture our customers’ imagination while building a reputation of trust and security, working alongside the biggest marketing and payment partners across the globe. 


VGW exists to provide our players with the ultimate entertainment experience.


To ensure we maintain a safe and respectful online community, we have developed house rules for our LinkedIn page: https://www.vgw.co/social-media-policy/

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