Big Data Developer

Ventureups — Malta · Posted ~21 hours ago

Mid Full-time Hybrid No Visa

Skills

Data engineering dbt Data modeling Kafka Real-time data Event-driven systems SQL Data automation

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join an ambitious early-stage technology team as a data engineer working on a real-time, event-driven platform. You will build and own transformation layers, design scalable data models and metric definitions, process streaming data, translate business needs into robust solutions, and use automation and modern AI-assisted development tools. Candidates must already be based in the local country.

Highlights

Opportunity to join an early-stage technology company and influence core architecture. The role offers ownership of data models and metrics while working with real-time, event-driven data and modern 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.