Senior Data Engineer 12 Months FTC

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.

We are Allwyn UK part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence acrossthe USA (Michigan and Illinois) andEurope includingCzech Republic Austria GreeceCyprusand Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds togood causes at Allwynwe put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money togood causes.

Welltalk a bit more about us further down the page but for now letstalk about the role and whowerelooking for

A bit about the role

Were looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design build and optimise scalable data solutions across our AWS data platform. Working with Redshift Python Airflow and AWS services youll develop reliable data pipelines support real-time data processing and enable high-quality analytics and business insights

Whatyoullbe doing

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Python SQL Airflow AWS Glue and Redshift.
• Develop batch and near real-time data solutions to support operational and analytical needs.
• Optimise data performance reliability and cost efficiency across the platform.
• Implement monitoring alerting and operational support processes.
• Champion engineering best practice code quality automation and documentation.
• Collaborate with Architecture Analytics and Platform teams to deliver data solutions.
• Support data governance security and compliance requirements.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What experiencewerelooking for

Essential

• Strong experience with AWS data services (Redshift S3 Glue Lambda).
• Advanced SQL and Python skills.
• Experience designing and supporting data pipelines and ETL frameworks.
• Knowledge of Airflow Spark and modern data engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of data modelling warehousing and performance optimisation.
• Experience with GitHub CI/CD and Agile delivery methods.

Desirable

• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Lottery gaming or financial services experience.

About us

At Allwyn we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly championing its positive impact on people places and the planet.

• Innovation -We pride ourselves on it!Wereconstantly looking for new ways to excite our customers bringing new products to market toenjoywhich is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.

• Giving back Did you know that playing the lottery generates around 30m a week for charities andgood causesin the UK Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.

• Sustainability Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and transitioned to renewable energy providers made our London and Watford offices zero gas and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission additionwereworking with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.

• Empowering every voice We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong can be themselves has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive whether people play a game in a store or onlinebecause when everyone can play everyonewins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleaguesand their familiesat every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging we create a workplace where everyone feels valued rewarded and empowered to people are more than colleagues -theyrewinners driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits

• CompanyBonusScheme

• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%

• 26 days annual leave 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)

• Single Private Health Cover

• Complimentary Private Medical

• Income Protection

• Flexible Benefits EV SchemeMoney Coach Will WritingMortgage AdviceDental and Eye Care Schemes.

• EnhancedFamily Leave (MaternityPaternity Adoption)

• WellnessAllowance500

• Employee AssistanceProgramme

• Discounted Health Assessments

• Volunteering Days

• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which meanswevetaken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need anyassistanceor adjustments to this job description or in the application process please contact a member of the talent team atandwellbe happy to help.

Required Experience:

Senior IC