Lead Data Engineer

📢 Join Novibet as a Lead Data Engineer!

Are you ready to take on a key role in a dynamic, fast-growing company? If you have a passion for Data Engineering and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Who We Are

Founded in 2010, Novibet is a leading GameTech company with a strong international presence. We operate in diverse markets, including Greece, Cyprus, Ireland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Finland, Italy, and New Zealand. With offices in Greece, Malta and Brazil, our mission is to deliver unparalleled sports betting and online gaming experiences to our rapidly expanding customer base.

Why Novibet

At Novibet, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, consecutively since 2021, reflecting our commitment to developing a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Join us, and you will be part of a team of over 1,000 people worldwide that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

What you will work on

You will be responsible for creating and leading a team of data engineers and analysts, designing and developing our data platform and pipelines, and delivering data-driven insights and solutions that support our business objectives and strategy. You will also work closely with senior management, stakeholders, and customers to understand their data needs and requirements, and communicate the value and impact of data and analytics across the organization.

• Design, and build scalable and reliable batch and streaming data pipelines using Python and Spark
• Advocate for software architecture patterns, efficient data processing, modern data integration and solid data modeling
• Create and optimize data models and schemas to facilitate efficient querying and reporting
• Collaborate closely with various teams to understand data needs and implement robust solutions
• Manage infrastructure using terraform and ensure efficient deployment of data services
• Establish data governance policies to maintain data quality and consistency across the organization
• Ensure data integrity and optimized storing of data
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth
• Explore and integrate new data tools and frameworks to optimize data infrastructure
• Set up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address data pipeline issues, ensuring high availability and reliability

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on building and maintaining our next generation Data Platform following the lakehouse architecture, focusing on data quality, end-to-end ownership, continuous improvement, testing, monitoring and experimentation. Some of the technologies you’ll get to work with: Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, ADLSgen2. However, we are always looking for the most efficient tool for the job. We are dreaming big, gradually adopting a data mesh approach that aims to derive more value from data as an asset at scale.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7 years of experience in data engineering and BI, with strong knowledge of SQL, Python, and cloud-based data platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with building and optimizing data pipelines, ETL processes, data models, and data warehouses
• Experience with various data sources and formats, such as relational databases, NoSQL databases, APIs, JSON, XML, CSV, etc.
• Experience with data quality tools and best practices, such as data validation, testing, monitoring, and documentation
• Experience with data visualization tools and frameworks, such as Tableau, Power BI, Dash, etc.
• Experience with leading and managing data engineering and BI projects and teams, including hiring, training, mentoring, and motivating
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• A strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a willingness to innovate and experiment with new technologies and techniques

What we offer

We truly value our people at Novibet! Within our vibrant, dynamic, and fast-paced environment, we encourage everyone to reach their full potential while enjoying every step of the journey. Here’s how we make that happen:

• 💰Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and bonus scheme
• 🧑‍⚕️Health insurance: Group health & medical insurance package
• 💻Top-Notch Equipment: All the tools you need for your role
• 🚀Career Growth: Focused career development, performance management, and training opportunities
• 🚗Alternative Transportation: Shuttle buses & Carpooling options
• 🌍Inclusive Environment: A welcoming, international, and multicultural team
• 🎉Engaging Activities: Exciting events, sports, and team-building activities

At Novibet we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace. All decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, employee training and development, and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to race, religious beliefs, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or chronic disease, age, ancestry or place of origin.