We are Kaizen Gaming
Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 20 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.
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?
Let's start with the role
At Kaizen, our commitment to the unparalleled value of data drives every decision we make. Building on our robust Data Lake architecture, we are moving towards a transformative Data Mesh architecture—treating data as a product with well-defined contracts, distributed ownership, and domain-oriented design.
As we evolve our data ecosystem, we are deeply focused on data democratization, governance, observability, and secure, scalable ingestion. Our goal: every piece of data perfectly accessible, monitored, governed, and efficiently ingested from its source into our platform.
Our data tribe is well-prepared to lead this transition, driving the design and expansion of next-generation Data Products and ingestion frameworks. By joining our team, you’ll be at the forefront of Kaizen’s data-driven innovation.
Our Tech Stack: Spark, Python/Scala, Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Airflow, Airbyte, GitLab, Grafana, Kafka, and cloud-native services (Azure/AWS).
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will:
- Design and optimize scalable data pipelines (batch and streaming) integrating diverse sources across cloud platforms.
- Embed observability and governance using modern frameworks and metadata management tools.
- Implement security controls, including encryption, masking, and role-based access.
- Deploy and manage solutions using CI/CD best practices within a “you build it, you run it” culture.
- Collaborate with domain teams and stakeholders to align on data contracts and platform standards.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to enhance our platform’s scalability and efficiency.
What you'll bring
- Strong software engineering expertise, with experience in production-grade data platforms.
- Proficiency in Spark, orchestration frameworks (e.g., Dagster), and cloud environments (Azure).
- Understanding of security best practices for enterprise data environments.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across domains in a distributed ownership model.
- Curiosity and passion for innovating with modern data architecture and tooling.
Kaizen Gaming Perks
- 🕑 We offer both work from the office (hybrid model) & remote working options.
- 🏃 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.
Skills Required
- Strong software engineering expertise
- Experience with production-grade data platforms
- Proficiency in Apache Spark
- Experience with orchestration frameworks such as Dagster
- Experience with cloud environments, particularly Azure
- Understanding of security best practices for enterprise data environments
- Collaborative ability to work across domains in a distributed ownership model
- Curiosity and passion for modern data architecture and tooling
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
