Data Platform Engineer (AWS & Python) (m/f/x)

Company Description

We are Tipico, the leading sports betting provider in Germany and one of the most exciting tech companies in the industry. We are fueled by our passion for the perfect product, using the newest tech stack to make advances every single day. Our culture is bursting with energy and ambition where we generate intense moments of Spannung, thriving through our values of Trust, Progress, and Passion. We push the limits of what’s possible because we believe that when adrenaline meets progress, awesome things happen.

Job Description

Tipico is looking for a Data Platform Engineer (m/f/x) to join our team. Grow with us, introduce us to new ideas and develop products that maximise the thrill of sports for our customers. Every day, you’ll work in a highly collaborative and agile environment with cross-functional team members to develop products and create technical solutions that push us forward. Are you ready to turn up the power and bring the thrill of Spannung into your working life? 

Your playing field:

• Collaborate with development teams in Data Warehousing, Data Science, Business Intelligence, and CRM to ensure smooth project delivery, helping the team achieve its objectives with precision.
• Take charge of managing, scaling, and maintaining AWS services. Be the strategist who identifies opportunities for better observability, governance, scalability, cost efficiency, testing, and automation to keep us ahead of the game.
• Develop artifacts using Python, Shell, Groovy, Docker, and Terraform to support the department’s plays and deliver high-impact results.
• Stay sharp on service patterns like pub/sub and APIs, ensuring our systems are robust and ready to tackle any challenge.
• Monitor the entire tech stack and daily processes, stepping in like a reliable goalkeeper to resolve issues and maintain uninterrupted performance. Coordinate with the responsible team when needed.
• Create and maintain comprehensive manuals, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), to ensure smooth communication with engineers and external stakeholders.
• Partner with security and DevOps teams to contribute to company-wide initiatives, ensuring a unified strategy and flawless execution.

Qualifications

Which skills should you bring to the pitch:

• Proficiency. 2+ years of playing time in roles like Site Reliability Engineer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Data Engineer—your foundation for a strong performance.
• Data Mastery. A proven track record in implementing data-centric plays, such as data warehouses, operational data stores, and data integration projects. You understand the importance of data in shaping a winning strategy.
• Skillset.
  • Python Proficiency. A must-have skill for orchestrating the team’s plays. 
  • Groovy/Java Knowledge. A solid assist to have in your toolkit.
• A Versatile Player. Experience with Linux, GIT, Source Version Control (SVC), CI/CD tools, and Networking. You’re the kind of player who can adapt to any position on the field.
• Ownership of the Game. You don’t just play the game; you own it. Capable of leading developers, you ensure tasks are completed with precision, consistency, and an eye on the end goal—because every detail counts.
• Team Captain Material. You influence your teammates, communicating technical concepts clearly and concisely to rally the team and keep everyone in sync.
• A Trusted Mentor. You’re not just focused on scoring goals; you help others improve their game by mentoring and training team members, ensuring the squad grows stronger together.

Additional Information

This is how we score with you: 

• Established International Group. We have a solid foundation on which to grow 
• Personal and Professional Growth. We offer you opportunities to develop and grow to unlock your potential. 
• Relocation Support. To make your move to Karlsruhe as smooth as possible. 
• Business Bike Leasing. We offer a sustainable commuting solution whilst also keeping you active! 
• Corporate Pension Scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge). Secure your future! Join our corporate pension scheme where we provide additional financial support. 
• eGym. We encourage an active lifestyle and to support this we’ve partnered with an online sports platform that provides access to a variety of clubs and offers across Germany. 
• Modern offices. Our very own Karlsruhe campus provides an open plan space with the latest technology. 
• Events. Sponsored Charity and Team gatherings, we like to have fun together as one team and reinforce our connections. 
• Supportive Environment. We believe in collaboration and working together as a team, but we also give importance to the uniqueness of each and every one of us. 
• You choose your own hardware. MacBook or Windows? We love tech and this helps us stay ahead.