Junior Data Engineer

About Us Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this. We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide. Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.

Job Purpose We are on the lookout for a Junior Data Engineer to become an integral part of our Data Engineering Team. You will not only maintain and optimise our data infrastructure but also spearhead its evolution. Built predominantly on AWS, and utilising technologies like Pyspark and Iceberg, our infrastructure is designed for scalability, robustness, and efficiency. You will be part of developing sophisticated data integrations with various platforms, developing real-time data solutions, improving automation, and enabling crucial business intelligence.

Job Duties

• Build and Maintain Data Pipelines: Learn how to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using key AWS services like AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, and AWS S3.
• Support Cloud Migration: Play a supporting role in migrating our existing SQL Server data warehouse to an AWS environment, specifically S3 and Redshift.
• Ensure Data Quality: Implement and run data quality checks and validation procedures to ensure our data is reliable.
• Work with Cutting-Edge Architectures: Get exposure to best-practice data lakehouse and data warehousing solutions.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work closely with data scientists and analysts, learning how to support the deployment of machine learning and advanced analytics solutions.
• Document and Troubleshoot: Learn how to document operational procedures and help investigate and resolve data quality issues.
• Grow Your Skills: Stay up-to-date with the latest data technologies and industry best practices through continuous learning and support.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Foundational Knowledge: A basic understanding cloud technologies would be useful, and any previous work with data would help set the context for this role.
• Technical Basics: Some experience in Python (or another scripting language) and SQL is a must. You should also be familiar with some data concepts.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think logically and an eagerness to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Communication: A willingness to learn how to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable (training Will Be Provided)

• Any experience with data lakehouse architectures or data warehousing solutions.
• Any experience working in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• An awareness of data security and privacy best practices.

Whats in it for you? Benefits We offer a variety of competitive benefits, some of which vary depending on the role youre recruited to. Some of what you can expect in this role includes: A competitive rate of pay and pension contribution (£30,000 - £35,000) Generous discretionary bonus schemes, incentives and competitions An annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service Access to an online GP 24/7, 365 days a year for you and your immediate family. Employee wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Long Service Recognition Access to a pay day savings scheme, financial coach and up to 40% of your earned wage ahead of payday, through Wagestream.