Big Data Engineer

Ventureups โ€” Malta ยท Posted ~1 day ago

Full-time Hybrid No Visa

Skills

Data engineering dbt Data modeling Real-time data processing Kafka Event-driven systems Data products Automation Data Modeling AI Tools

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Summary

An opportunity to join an early-stage technology team building a real-time, event-driven data platform. You will own the transformation of activity and transaction streams into trusted data products, build scalable models and metric definitions, develop the transformation layer, and use automation and AI tools to accelerate delivery. Candidates must already be based in the country.

Highlights

Join an early-stage, ambitious environment where you can influence core architecture and shape data strategy. The role combines real-time event data, scalable data products, automation, and modern AI-assisted engineering practices.

Description

Big Data Engineer - Malta (Hybrid or Fully Remote) - You need to be based in Malta. iGaming Startup | Real-Time Data | Market Prediction Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. We're partnering with an ambitious Malta-based iGaming startup building next-generation platform technology from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence core architecture, and shape how critical business metrics are defined across a real-time, event-driven platform. You'll sit at the intersection of Data Engineering transforming player activity, transactions, and event streams into trusted, scalable data products that drive business decisions. What you'll be doing: Building and owning the dbt layerDesigning scalable data models and metric definitionsWorking with real-time event data from Kafka-based systemsTurning ambiguous business requirements into robust data solutionsDriving automation and leveraging AI tools to accelerate developmentCollaborating closely with engineering, product, and commercial teams Tech Stack: JavaScalaApache KafkaSQLAWS (Athena, S3, Glue)PostgreSQLdbt What we're looking for: 5+ years in Data Engineering with experience in Java or ScalaStrong SQL and data modelling expertiseExperience with cloud data platforms and modern data toolingComfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environmentAutomation-first mindset with experience using AI coding toolsiGaming experience (player lifecycles, transactions, GGR) highly desirable Why join? Build a modern data platform from scratchHigh ownership and technical influenceWork on complex real-time data challengesJoin an ambitious, well-funded startup at a pivotal growth stageHybrid or fullty remote working in Malta Interested? Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.