Senior Big Data Engineer

iGaming:
If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform casino games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The company’s OpenGaming(tm) platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com.

We are lucky to have access to huge amounts of data with the goal of becoming player-insight rich and data-driven in everything we do. We are on the look out for a Senior Big Data Engineer to join our team! We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in transforming our data capability, enable innovative data products to improve decisions, automation and outcomes for our customers and players.

We hope to find someone as passionate about data as we are, with a brilliant understanding of Engineering from the big picture to the smallest details who doesn’t blink in the face of challenges and never settles for a half good solution when a great one can be delivered.

Who you are:

• You’re an expert. You really do know what you’re talking about. You’ve lived it, breathed it, had those cold chills when things go wrong, made mistakes and learnt from them. You have working knowledge of different technologies (Spark, Data Bricks, SQL etc) and you keep up to date with data trends. And you know how everything fits together to create a robust Data Platform that works for end-users

• You’re passionate. You really do love data. You get excited by the art of the possible and you’re proud of what you do

• You’re positive. You rise to challenges. You love fast pace. You recognise potential issues but always maintain a positive mindset, focus on what you can do and celebrate every success like it’s your last

• You’re a creator. You are a curious and a natural innovator, finding the right solutions to problems and our people’s data needs, challenging the status quo - there must be a better way. If it can be imagined, you make it possible.

• You’re results hungry. You love seeing ideas through, become reality and deliver value to the business. You’re pragmatic in balancing perfection with progress and break things down into simple steps of continuous progress

What you'll do:

• Design, develop and maintain data pipelines and data infrastructure using Airflow, Python, and SQL.

• Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable ETL processes for large datasets.

• Lead the development of new cloud-based solutions

• Help develop the company’s analytics infrastructure.

• Develop data models that support business reporting and analytics needs.

• Optimize database performance and ensure data security and privacy.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data engineering and apply them to our data pipelines and infrastructure.

• Work with the head of the department on designing and implementing data pipelines and data models that handle player data, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and privacy.

• Participate in the training of junior data engineers and data analysts.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of Airflow, Python, and SQL.

• Object-oriented programming and high-level programming skills.

• Advanced knowledge of distributed data processing frameworks, including Kafka.

• Strong understanding of data modelling and database design principles.

• Solid experience & knowledge on data architecture principles (including NoSQL).

• Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS).

• AWS certifications are a plus.

• Knowledge of SaaS platforms and architectures.

• Knowledge of CI/CD principles is considered a plus.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools, such as PowerBI.

• Knowledge of DAX.

• Familiarity with SSAS/SSIS.

• Familiarity with data engineering frameworks and libraries.

• GDPR guidelines knowledge are considered a significant asset.

Interpersonal skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines and deliver results.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data engineering.

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.

• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.

• Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.

And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.

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