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Big Data Engineer

Gaming Innovation Group

Malta (Hybrid)

Big Data Engineer

2 Hours ago • All levels • Data Analyst • Undisclosed

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java

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data-analytics

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Job Description

As a Big Data Engineer, you will join a team using cutting-edge technologies to collate real-time data from various sources within GiG. You'll support an event-driven microservice lambda architecture, working with an agile team to maintain and enhance a platform ingesting 5000+ messages per second across Lottery, Sports, and Casino products. Responsibilities include data modeling, ETL processes (in-memory data transfer), working with Apache Spark or NiFi, and contributing to CI/CD. You will collaborate with Business Intelligence, Data Science, and QA teams. The role requires expertise in object-oriented programming (Java), distributed version control systems, and Dockerized applications. You'll report to the Lead Big Data Engineer and collaborate with the Big Data Architect.

Must have:

Object-oriented programming (Java)
Data modeling
ETL processes (in-memory)
Apache Spark/NiFi
CI/CD
Dockerized applications
Distributed version control
Excellent teamwork

Good to have:

Functional programming (Python, Scala)
Analytical mindset
Low latency databases (ClickHouse)
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Scoping collaboration
Mentoring
Linux/Windows experience

Perks:

Great career development
100% remote or hybrid work
International health insurance
Health & wellbeing package (350 EUR/year)
Birthday day off
Me time (1 day off/year)
Free daily lunches

Description

As part of the Big Data Team, you will be using cutting edge technologies to work on collating data across different sources within GiG. Sources are all in real time, and you will be supporting an event driven micro service lambda architecture.

Your focus is to work with the current agile team and contribute to the platform’s objectives and continue being an enabler to many other data technology stakeholders such as the Business Intelligence, Data Science and Quality Assurance teams. You will be up for a challenge, to continue maintaining and adding new features to a platform that 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 follow best practices, you’ll be guided into delivering world class product increments that support our Tier 1 Platform.

You’re really awesome at:

Object oriented programming (Java)
Data modelling using any database technologies
ETL processes (ETLs are oldschool, we transfer in memory now) 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 oriented programming (experience with Python, Scala)
Analytical mindset
Low latency databases such as ClickHouse
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Can collaborate in scoping exercises
Mentoring skills
Have worked with both Linux and Windows environments.
Unix/Linux

What will you get in this role?

You’ll give us your ideas and knowledge, and if we’re a good match we’ll back you up with a salary you can be proud of and amazing industry perks like daily lunch. On top of the perks, you’ll even get to work with the best talent the industry has to offer.

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
Lunches in the office for free

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About The Company

Gaming Innovation Group

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We are an award-winning iGaming platform and sportsbook provider supplying industry-leading solutions to our partners and their players. We specialise in helping online and land-based operators expand their iGaming and sports betting business on a global scale, focusing on innovation and customisation to power localised customer experiences and intimate user journeys. As a regulated markets specialist, we offer compliant entry into 36+ complex regulated markets around the world.

Our powerful iGaming platform is built to be scalable, open and user-centric, rapidly integrating with our partners' existing tech and preferred third parties. It provides a personalised user experience through our suite of real-time marketing tools, real-time data, and real-time rules engine, allowing our partners to build their own automated bespoke rules, without the need for coding knowledge.

Our sportsbook is built mobile-first and provides a premium player experience through our Bet builder, comprehensive Live betting capabilities and Player props. Our partners benefit from tailored odds, personalised margins, and risk management strategy, increasing the players’ personalised experience. Our partners benefit from an in-house trading team available 24/7 through direct communication channels, delivering unparalleled agility and service to all our partners, around the clock.

General enquiries: sales@gig.com