Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our growing data engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in real-time data streaming platforms such as Flink, Spark, or similar technologies, as well as a strong background in ETL processes, cloud deployment, and CI/CD pipelines. A deep proficiency in Java, Python, and is required, along with advanced knowledge of SQL queries. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance data systems to support complex data pipelines and analytics applications.

What you will be doing:

• Design, build, and maintain real-time data pipelines and streaming platforms using tools like Apache Flink, Apache Spark, or other similar technologies.
• Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows to process and analyze large volumes of data.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java, Python, and for data processing tasks.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to develop robust, scalable data solutions.
• Leverage cloud technologies to deploy and manage data pipelines and solutions, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
• Build and maintain data infrastructure in cloud environments, particularly AWS (Amazon Web Services) or other cloud platforms.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and automated deployment of data applications.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and systems to ensure optimal performance and address any issues in real-time.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to interact with and validate data stored in relational and NoSQL databases.
• Develop and enforce best practices for data engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in data engineering, real-time streaming, and cloud technologies.

Who we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on real-time streaming platforms like Apache Flink, Apache Spark, or other similar tools.
• Solid experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Nifi, Airflow, etc.) is a plus.
• Proven expertise in cloud deployment, particularly within AWS, but knowledge of other cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure) is beneficial.

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and
• Proficient in SQL for data manipulation, validation, and optimization.
• In-depth understanding of real-time data streaming and related tools (e.g., Flink, Spark Streaming).
• Experience with data storage solutions such as Hadoop, Kafka, NoSQL, Snowflake databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), and relational databases.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.
• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus.

Cloud Technologies:

• Extensive experience working with cloud platforms like AWS (e.g., S3, EC2, Lambda, EMR, Redshift).
• Experience with cloud-native data engineering tools (e.g., AWS Glue, AWS Kinesis, etc.).

Analytical Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen ability to troubleshoot data issues in real-time.
• Experience optimizing large-scale data processing workflows for performance, cost, and scalability.

Soft Skills:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges.

What we offer:

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the evoke family We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up
• Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 22 annual leave days, plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
• eLearning
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts.
• Healthcare: We prioritize your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• more

More about evoke

 We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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 At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

 Sound good? Then you belong at our place The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family