Data Engineer

GamblingCareers.com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Aristocrat is a leading gaming company seeking a Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data models for analytics. You will work with Python and Node.js to develop reliable pipelines, collaborate with data scientists and analysts, and ensure data quality across production systems.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, strong SQL, and experience with ETL/ELT patterns, with opportunities to influence data strategy in a regulated gaming environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in data engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with data modeling for analytics or reporting use cases.
• Proficiency in Python and Node.js for data processing and pipeline development.
• Experience with ETL orchestration platforms to develop, schedule, and manage production data workflows.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT patterns and trade-offs in scaling data pipelines.
• Familiarity with Linux environments for deployment and operations.
• Ability to work independently on well-defined problems and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Compose, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines from casino source systems to analytics datasets.
• Write production-quality code in Python and Node.js emphasizing reliability and performance.
• Develop data models that reflect business domains and support analytics use cases.
• Work with ETL orchestration tools to schedule and monitor production workflows.
• Optimize queries and data processing to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
• Ensure data integrity through validation, testing, and observability practices.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, pipeline failures, and bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to meet data requirements.
• Document pipelines, data models, and key technical decisions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Node.js

ETL platforms

Data modeling

Linux environments

Data integrity

Communication

Neo4j (plus)

Tools

Neo4j

Job description

At Aristocrat, we are on a mission to bring happiness to life through the power of play! As a leading entertainment and content-building company, we are powered by technology and innovation, delivering world-class mobile and casino games to millions of people daily. Our dynamic culture and goal-focused approach develop an inclusive environment where your contributions matter. Joining us as a Data Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our engineering team’s success and ensuring flawless execution of our projects. This is your chance to be part of an ambitious team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous growth!

What You’ll Do

• Compose, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that extract data from casino source systems, apply complex transformations, and load optimized datasets for analytics and downstream applications.
• Write efficient, production-quality code in Python and Node.js that fulfills reliability, performance, and maintainability criteria.
• Develop and maintain data models that accurately represent business domains and support analytical use cases.
• Work with ETL orchestration tools to schedule, monitor, and manage workflows in production environments.
• Optimize queries and data processing logic to handle large volumes of transactional data efficiently.
• Ensure data integrity across the pipeline through validation, testing, and observability practices.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, pipeline failures, and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet them.
• Document pipelines, data models, and technical decisions to support team knowledge and maintainability.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional experience in data engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with data modeling for analytics or reporting use cases.
• Skilled in Python and Node.js for data processing and pipeline development.
• Experience working with ETL orchestration platforms to develop, schedule, and manage production data workflows.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT patterns and the trade-offs involved in crafting data pipelines at scale.
• Familiarity with Linux environments for pipeline deployment and operational tasks.
• Ability to work independently on well-defined problems, making sound technical decisions without close supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine dedication to data quality and reliability.
• Clear communicator who can explain technical decisions and data concepts to non-technical collaborators.
• Experience with graph databases such as Neo4j is a plus but not required.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations None

Pay Range $91,000 – $169,000 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.