Data Engineering Manager

Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Ivy, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

As the Data Engineering Manager, you will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure and systems. You’ll lead a talented team of data engineers, collaborating closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to create scalable, high-performance data pipelines. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our data strategy and ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of data across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, guiding them through the design and implementation of data solutions. 

• Manage the development, maintenance, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and ETL processes. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure data availability for analysis and reporting. 

• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and quality assurance across the data engineering processes. 

• Continuously evaluate and improve data infrastructure, recommending and implementing new technologies to optimize performance and scalability. 

• Drive the evolution of data architecture to support advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time data processing. 

• Ensure the team delivers on time, maintains high-quality standards, and supports the evolving needs of the business. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within the data team. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role. 

• Strong experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake). 

• Expertise in data pipeline development, ETL tools, and frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend, Fivetran). 

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with Python, Java, or Scala. 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and associated data tools (e.g., S3, Lambda, Dataflow). 

• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data governance, and data security best practices. 

• Proven track record in managing teams, setting goals, and delivering results in an agile environment. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience with machine learning pipelines or real-time streaming data (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis). 

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). 

Additional Information

• At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. 

• Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like 

• Generous group bonus scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Pension scheme – matched to 6%

• Ability to buy and sell holiday.

• Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind

• Additional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New Year

• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development

• Share save scheme

• Paid subscription to LinkedIn Learning

• And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. 

• Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.