We are Kaizen Gaming
Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 19 markets.We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.
We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.
Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?
Our Mission
At Kaizen, our commitment to the unparalleled value of data drives every decision we make. Building on our robust Lake House foundation, we are transitioning towards a Data Mesh architecture. This approach emphasizes treating data as a product with well-defined contracts, distributed ownership, and domain-oriented design.
As we continue to enhance our data ecosystem, we are focusing keenly on data democratization, governance, and observability. Our goal? To make every piece of data perfectly accessible, monitored, and governed.
Our Data Tribe is well-prepared to lead this transition, championing the design and expansion of next-generation Data Products. By joining our crew, you’ll be part of an initiative that positions Kaizen at the forefront of data-driven innovation.
Let's start with the role
Our Lake House infrastructure has been a foundational pillar, seamlessly supporting a diverse cohort from BI, Data Science and AI teams to our innovative product squads. As we shift towards Data Products and insights driven by a Data Mesh paradigm, we anticipate transformative outcomes. At the heart of this transition, we aim to enhance:
- The robustness of our data pipelines
- The agility of our data products
- The precision of our solutions
- The highest standards of data governance
We are looking for an Analytics Engineering Team Lead to join our Big Data department and lead one of our Analytics teams in delivering our reporting ecosystem.
As an Analytics Engineering Team Lead, you will drive the design, development, and maintenance of our data flows and modeling to support business analysis and reporting needs, mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, open communication, and technical excellence. Also, you will improve team performance, boost delivery velocity, and enhance technical expertise.
Our Analytics Engineering teams consist of members with diverse backgrounds and our tech stack includes, but is not limited to:
- Databricks, Delta Lake, dbt Cloud
- SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse
- SSIS, SSAS, SSRS
- Spark, Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka
As an Analytics Engineering Team Lead, you will:
- Lead your team in adopting best practices for data analysis, system design, integrity, validation, and documentation.
- Work closely with your engineering team and the Product Owner to translate business and functional requirements into scalable, high-performance data solutions.
- Design, implement, and optimize large-scale, high-volume, high-performance data structures to support analytics and data science workloads.
- Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT transformation pipelines.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting and analysis by automating and simplifying self-service data modeling and production support.
- Uphold data governance standards, ensuring data products are accessible, monitored, and well-managed.
- Mentor and develop engineers, helping them grow and advance in their careers.
- Partner with management to identify and attract top technical talent.
What you'll bring
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in writing complex, highly optimized SQL code for data manipulation and reporting.
- 4+ years of experience in ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, Data Warehouse Architecture and Reporting tools.
- 2+ years of experience in leading engineering teams.
- Experience in the Microsoft BI stack (SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS).
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide, support, and elevate your team.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate and lead teams through complex technical challenges.
- Ability to meet deadlines with high attention to detail and quality.
- Adaptability and quick learning, with the ability to navigate technical, business, and organizational landscapes.
It’s a plus if you bring:
- Degree in a quantitative/technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering) or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience with Azure Data platforms (Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Databricks).
- Experience in programming languages, preferably Python or Scala.
- Exposure to CI/CD.
- Knowledge of Data Governance principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile team-working environment.
Kaizen Gaming Perks
🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding.
💸 Competitive salary package and bonus scheme.
👩⚕️ Health and life insurance for you and your family.
📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training for all your learning and development needs.
💰 Monthly allowance for lunch & commuting expenses.
💻 Nice rigs - 2.5K monitor, latest i7, tons of RAM, fast SSD.
⭐ Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework.
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.
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What We Do
Kaizen Gaming is one of the biggest and fastest growing GameTech companies in the world. With a focus on Technology and People we aim to continually improve our products and services to provide the best and most trusted online gaming experience to our customers around the world. We operate two brands in 13 countries: Betano (Portugal, Romania, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Canada-Ontario, Nigeria) and Stoiximan (Greece, Cyprus), and employ more than 2,200 people across three continents. Obsessed with our customers, we use technology and data to constantly push the boundaries of online gaming entertainment. Why work with us Tech the Ride | Our Adventure We have made it our quest to shape and influence the GameTech industry globally. We Kaizeners move fast and make things happen: we imagine, develop and build with no limitations. Working here means getting the freedom to explore as you help us create the technology that powers entertainment. Pick #oneteam | Our Culture We each have a role to play in building a company culture we can all trust. We Kaizeners are open, direct and respectful; we support each other to reach our goals as #oneteam. Working here means facing challenges that inspire the team to be on its A-game to get the job done. Level up | Our Growth We know our hard work will take us places. We Kaizeners get plenty of opportunities to supercharge our potential as the company grows, overcoming challenges with the support of our colleagues. Working here means continually finding new boundaries to push and new career horizons to reach. Press Play on Potential! Join our #oneteam
