Data Engineer

BUZZ Bingo; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company based in Nottingham is searching for a Data Engineer who is passionate about technology. You will design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data integrity while collaborating with various teams. Required qualifications include strong SQL skills and proficiency in C#, Python, or Java. The role offers benefits like 5 weeks annual leave, a 50% discount on bingo tickets, and access to wellbeing support services.

Benefits

Help@Hand – access to GPs and mental health support

Thrive App – NHS-approved mental wellbeing support

Buzz Brights Apprenticeships – access to online courses

5 weeks annual leave

50% staff discount

Life Assurance & Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with strong knowledge of data warehousing and modelling.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS) and orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory).
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for ingesting and transforming data.
• Create and maintain models that support analytics and reporting needs.
• Administer and optimize relational databases for efficient data retrieval.
• Collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and business teams to deliver data solutions.

Skills

ETL/ELT pipeline development

Data warehousing

C#

Python

SQL

Power BI

Data security best practices

Tools

SSIS

Azure Data Factory

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Azure services

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact? At Buzz Bingo, we're looking for a Data Engineer who thrives on innovation and enjoys working across a diverse technology stack. The systems you'll support underpin both our in-club and online customer experiences, giving you the opportunity to influence how thousands of people interact with Buzz Bingo every day. What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for ingesting and transforming data from multiple sources.
• Data Modelling: Create and maintain models that support analytics and reporting needs, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Database Management: Administer and optimize relational databases for efficient storage and retrieval of large datasets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, analysts, and business teams to deliver secure, reusable, and efficient data solutions.
• Data Quality Assurance: Implement checks and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation for data architectures, pipeline designs, and operational procedures.
• Performance Tuning: Analyse and optimise workflows for performance and cost efficiency.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices to continuously improve our data engineering capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with strong knowledge of data warehousing and modelling.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, Java, or Scala.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS) and orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory).
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with Azure services (Fabric, Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Blob Storage) and hybrid cloud/on‑prem solutions.
• Understanding of data security best practices, GDPR compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Strong experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Experience with SSAS cubes, Azure‑based data pipelines, and containerisation technologies.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with DAX Studio for performance tuning and query diagnostics.
• Strong proficiency in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for creating complex measures, calculated columns, and tables.
• Background in retail, hospitality, or gaming/gambling sectors.

Benefits

• Help@Hand – 24/7 access to GPs, mental health support, and more for you and your family.
• Thrive App – NHS‑approved mental wellbeing support.
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships & Buzz Learning – access to 100s of online courses.
• Buzz Brilliance Awards – employee recognition scheme.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).
• Holiday Buy Scheme – purchase an extra week of holiday (eligibility applies).
• 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food, and soft drinks.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme.
• Access to trained Mental Health Advocates.