• Permanent
  • onsite
  • Malta

Lead Data Engineer – Hardworking Team 

  • Lead a small, hardworking team of 4 Data Engineers
  • Shape the future of data engineering in a growing company
  • AWS, Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake, Python & more

A renowned iGaming solutions provider is expanding its Data Engineering team and is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join their Malta office. In this senior position, you will guide a small pod of 4 Data Engineers, leading the development of data solutions using state-of-the-art technologies.

The role split is as follows: 50% running projects & stakeholder engagement, 30% data engineering/solution architecture, 20% people management.  

The projects the team will work on include the building of a seamless AWS-based data platform, developing efficient pipelines, and advancing real-time data streaming with Kafka, alongside orchestration with Airflow.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a driven professional with a proven track record in Data Engineering who is eager to shape the future of a growing team. It offers significant prospects for career advancement and opportunity to stay well in touch with your technical skills. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of 4 Data Engineers.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to run live projects.
  • Real-time data streaming with Kafka and orchestration using Airflow.
  • Oversee creation of reliable ETL processes and efficient data pipelines.

Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in leading/mentoring Data teams.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python programming.
  • Strong expertise in designing and implementing ETL processes and data pipelines.
  • Knowledge of AWS/GCP services, Kafka, and Airflow (beneficial)

Salary & Benefits

  • Starting salary of €65,000 – €75,000 DOE
  • Comprehensive iGaming benefits package

For further details, please contact Beau Brown in confidence at +356 2601 6602 or send your CV to beau.brown@archer.com.mt.

I specialise in recruiting for Data, BI, and Analytics professionals. If you’d like to explore this or other opportunities, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For a wide range of IT roles, visit our website at www.archer.com.mt.

About Archer

Archer is a specialist IT recruitment consultancy with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Malta.