Senior Data Engineer, Entain
+ Generous group bonus scheme & Sharesave Scheme
2+ days a week in office (Thrale Street, London)
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Be an early applicant
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Generous group bonus scheme & Sharesave Scheme
2+ days a week in office (Thrale Street, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- Proficient in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable SQL and Python code, particularly for data transformation and analytics use cases
- Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, including star/snowflake schemas and designing models optimized for reporting and dashboarding
- Proficient in analytics tools such as Power BI, Plotly/Dash, or similar for building interactive and impactful visualizations
- Deep experience with modern ELT workflows and transformation tools (e.g., dbt, custom SQL models, etc.) Strong ability to debug and optimize slow or failing data pipelines and queries
- Familiarity with distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Kafka) and how they support scalable analytics solutions Experience designing and integrating with APIs and handling system integrations, including data migrations and networked data sources
- Practical experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and building scalable, secure data architectures
- Commitment to clean systems and documentation, including logging, reproducibility, and data quality tracking Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate data needs into technical solutions
- Ability to define and implement data quality checks, profiling rules, and reconciliation processes
What the job involves
- The purpose of this role is to design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data transformation workflows that empower the business with actionable insights and impactful visualisations
- This role bridges the gap between data engineering and business intelligence by owning the transformation layer and enabling clear, trusted, and timely analytics across the organisation
- The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of modern data modelling practices, analytics tooling, and interactive dashboard development in Power BI and Plotly/Dash
- Designing and maintaining robust data transformation pipelines (ELT) using SQL, Apache Airflow, or similar tools
- Building and optimizing data models that power dashboards and analytical tools
- Developing clear, insightful, and interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Plotly/Dash
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into analytical solutions
- Ensuring high data quality, consistency, and documentation across business-critical datasets
- Managing the semantic layer and ensuring data definitions are aligned across teams
- Contributing to architecture and platform design decisions, especially regarding the analytics layer
- Driving adoption of best practices in analytics engineering, including version control, testing, and CI/CD for analytics code
- Acting as a data evangelist across the company, promoting a self-serve data culture through training and enablement
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Stella David
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
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