Lead Data Engineer

Job title:

Lead Data Engineer

Company

bet365

Job description

Who we are looking forA Lead Data Engineer, who will take ownership of providing data to the team, ensuring that it is in a position where analysis work can be completed.The Sports Analysis department is responsible for designing, creating and maintaining the mathematical models used by the trading tools.Your focus will be on sourcing and engineering data to get it to a position where analysis work can be completed.The day-to-day work is interesting, challenging and fast paced amidst a hardworking and delivery focused company ethos. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology’s greatest challenges.This role is eligible for inclusion in the company’s hybrid working from home policy.Preferred skills and experienceMaster’s or PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or relevant experience in a related field.Commercial experience in a senior, lead or management role.Knowledge of Google BigQuery, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Analytics Hub and BigLake.Experience implementing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.Experience cleaning unstructured data.Experience with technologies such as C#, SQL, Go, Python, R and Excel.Delivery and results focused.A keen interest in a wide range of sports and the online gambling industry.Excellent communicator in technical areas.Good understanding of probability and statistics. Read more Read lessMain ResponsibilitiesTaking a lead role to ensure that necessary data is available to the Sports Analysis department.Designing, maintaining and updating data pipelines, with a view to provide data for machine learning model training.Ensuring data is clean and in a position for analysis to be conducted.Being involved in the development of processes and standards.Gaining and maintaining an understanding of the pricing algorithms and technical solutions that the team are responsible for.Instilling quality as a default requirement throughout all aspects of data engineering within the team.Providing estimates and ensuring these can subsequently be delivered.Understanding, identifying and mitigating any risks in delivery of work.Mentoring members of the team, ensuring distribution of knowledge whilst being available to team members to assist with any issues.Creating and maintaining relevant documentation. Read more Read lessWant to become part of the team?The benefits of working with usBonus SchemesRecognition for your performance and hard work.Company PensionPreparing you for later life with a top pension.Employee Assistance ProgrammeSupporting the wellbeing of you and your family.Employee Discount ProgrammeAn exclusive programme with opportunities to save money with hundreds of retailers.Eye CareIn a digital world, we help take care of your vision.Income ProtectionYour income is protected, just in case.Life Event GiftsYour big occasions deserve to be celebrated.Life Events and Long ServiceTo celebrate your big occasions, dedication and hard work.ManchesterHillside (Technology) Ltd opened our North West office in 2016 in the heart of Manchester’s buzzing city centre. In recent years the city has become a hub of technology and creative industries.Our location

• Often described as the UK’s second city, living costs in Manchester are around 30% cheaper than London.
• Our office has plenty of public transport nearby, including trains operating around the country and the Metrolink.
• Manchester is passionate about sport and has two Premier League football teams.
• Full of fantastic restaurants and shops, from Spinningfields to the Northern Quarter, there is lots to see and do.

What we get up toOur Manchester office is home to part of Hillside (Technology) Ltd’s Software Development family as well as additional technology units. We work closely with our other Technology sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Bulgaria to deliver our first class product.Some location benefitsNearby Restaurants and ShopsTea and Coffee ServiceGreat Commuter LinksCity Centre Location

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:29:32 GMT

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