Associate Data Engineer
Spotlight Sports Group is looking for an Associate Data Engineer to support the data engineering function within the Data Intelligence Unit. The role involves planning and building a cloud-based data framework and architecture to collect, manage, and convert raw data into actionable insights.
Under the guidance of the lead Data Engineer, the Associate Data Engineer will assist with the setup, management, and optimisation of Spotlight Sports Group’s data warehousing and self-serve platform requirements. The role requires close collaboration with data analysts and stakeholders to ensure data is accessible and delivered efficiently through the application of best practice principles.
- Assist with the delivery of a first in class data infrastructure to support the needs of the Group.
- Contribute to scaling and enhancing the current data infrastructure.
- Build custom automations and manage the Group’s approach to automation via Python or an equivalent.
- Assist with the design, implementation and deployment of data pipelines and structure across the Group.
- Help manage the back end infrastructure requirements needed for a Group Self Serve platform.
- Assist with the management of ETLs and Data Warehouse performance.
- Provide efficient ways for Data Analysts and other team members to access and manipulate data in a timely manner.
- Assist with the decision making about data storage and data models.
- Iterating on anything and everything to make incremental improvement.
- Work to automate processes and improve efficiency of existing and new data processes.
- Help troubleshoot and optimise data processes to solve and improve business outcomes.
- A degree in computer science or a related technical discipline. (required)
- Minimum 1.5 years experience with SQL, data warehousing in a RDBMS (e.g. SQL Server, MySQL). (required)
- Good understanding of Data Modelling concepts and techniques. (required)
- Experience building and scheduling ETL workflows. (required)
- Experience with a cloud database management system like Snowflake. (required)
- Good experience writing high quality, maintainable SQL on large datasets. (required)
- Experience with cloud-based architecture (e.g. AWS, Azure). (required)
- Experience using Git and version control tools (e.g. Github, Sourcetree, Bitbucket). (required)
- Experience in working in an agile methodology. (required)
- Positive team player who is keen to learn new technologies and progress. (required)
- Willingness to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into clear actions. (required)
- Excellent problem solving skills with good attention to detail. (required)
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal. (required)
- Ability to work independently when required. (required)
- Python programming skills, any experience developing python-based data engineering solutions. (nice-to-have)
- Experience working with Dbt Cloud. (nice-to-have)
- Experience with a data visualisation tool (e.g. Tableau, Looker, Thoughtspot). (nice-to-have)
- Private medical insurance.
- Excellent parental leave.
- Working globally policy.
- Mental health support.
- Assistance programs.
- Social gatherings.
- Pension scheme.
- Birthdays off work.
- 25 days of holiday per year.
- Life assurance.
- Star card and Step Further Awards employee recognition program.
- Season Ticket Loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Complimentary access to Racing Post Members Club with Ultimate Membership.
- Two days per year for volunteering with a charity partner.
Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company operating across horse racing and sports betting. It combines more than 40 years of Racing Post heritage with consumer brands such as Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips, alongside B2B products that power major operators, affiliates and media groups. Its technology includes the Superfeed content engine, Halo live streaming, Spotlight iQ AI-driven insights and digital and print betting-shop displays, plus the ICS-digital and ICS-translate marketing and localisation agencies covering more than 80 languages. Headquartered in London, the company employs over 400 people and serves leading names in betting, racing and sports media.