Senior Data Engineer - 12 Months FTC

Allwynuk; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 8.

26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days

Single Private Health Cover

Complimentary Private Medical

Income Protection

Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money &

Wellness Allowance £500

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Health Assessments

Volunteering Days

Matched Funding

Disability Confident Leader

Job summary

Allwyn UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable data solutions across our AWS data platform. You will work with Redshift, Python, Airflow and AWS services to develop reliable data pipelines and enable high-quality analytics for the business.

You will collaborate with Architecture, Analytics and Platform teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to governance, security and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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 regulated environments or lottery/gaming/finance sectors.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Data pipelines

ETL frameworks

Airflow

Spark

Data modelling

Warehousing

GitHub

CI/CD

Agile delivery

Tools

Airflow

Spark

GitHub

CI/CD

AWS Redshift

AWS S3

AWS Glue

Lambda

Job description

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, Greece,Cyprusand 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 do.Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money togood causes.

We’lltalk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now –let’stalk about the role and whowe’relooking for…

A bit about the role

We're 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, you'll develop reliable data pipelines, support real-time data processing, and enable high-quality analytics and business insights

Whatyou’llbe 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 experiencewe’relooking 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!We’reconstantly 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 energy.We’vealready transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition,we’reworking 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 causes.Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online,because 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 succeed.Our people are more than colleagues -they’rewinners, 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 Scheme,Money Coach, Will Writing,Mortgage Advice,Dental and Eye Care Schemes.

• EnhancedFamily Leave (Maternity,Paternity, Adoption)

• WellnessAllowance£500

• Employee AssistanceProgramme

• Discounted Health Assessments

• Volunteering Days

• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which meanswe’vetaken 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.