Data Engineer II

Digital Outsource Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Group International in Cape Town is seeking a Data Engineer II to design and own data pipelines, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely data delivery. You will build, maintain and mentor on production data systems in a fast‑paced gaming & betting environment.

You will shape end‑to‑end ETL/ELT pipelines, enforce data quality, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to move quickly and safely. The role emphasizes CI/CD, testing, and coding standards within a regulated data landscape.

Qualifications

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), ability to breakdown complex ideas.
• Collaborative mindset, work well with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience building and operating production data pipelines (SQL, ETL/ELT, data modelling).

Responsibilities

• Design and build data pipelines with increasing independence.
• Own end‑to‑end build of moderately complex ETL/ELT pipelines from design to production.
• Make sound technical decisions within established architecture patterns.
• Own data quality and completeness for your area.
• Design and implement data quality and completeness checks for the pipelines you own.
• Investigate and resolve data issues, root-cause analysis over symptoms.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Review code and designs from Data Engineer Level I, provide constructive feedback.
• Help onboard new engineers to the team's tools and patterns.
• Take ownership of operational health for your pipelines.
• Respond to and resolve incidents, improve monitoring and alerting.
• Keep documentation and data contracts current.
• Contribute to engineering practice improvements.
• Suggest improvements to CI/CD, testing, and coding standards.
• Participate in design discussions and technical decision‑making.

Skills

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data modelling

Data pipelines

Code review/mentoring

CI/CD tooling

Tools

SSIS

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Who we are

We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise and we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group International, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar. Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters. If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment. As our Data Engineer II, you’ll play a key part in delivering the pipelines and data solutions that keep our data accurate, complete and on time, getting hands‑on with designing, building and owning data pipelines with increasing independence, and mentoring more junior engineers. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

What you’ll do

• Design and build data pipelines with increasing independence.
• Own the end‑to‑end build of moderately complex ETL/ELT pipelines, from design through to production.
• Make sound technical decisions within established architecture patterns.
• Own data quality and completeness for your area.
• Design and implement data quality and completeness checks for the pipelines you own.
• Investigate and resolve data issues, identifying root causes rather than just symptoms.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Review code and designs from Data Engineer Level I, providing constructive feedback.
• Help onboard new engineers to the team's tools and patterns.
• Take ownership of operational health for your pipelines.
• Respond to and resolve incidents in your area, improving monitoring and alerting where gaps exist.
• Keep documentation and data contracts for your pipelines current.
• Contribute to engineering practice improvements.
• Suggest and help implement improvements to CI/CD, testing, and coding standards.
• Participate actively in design discussions and technical decision‑making.

This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What you’ll bring

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments
• Solid hands‑on experience building and operating production data pipelines (SQL, ETL/ELT, data modelling)
• Experience troubleshooting data quality issues to root cause

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies
• Experience with orchestration and CI/CD tooling (e.g. SSIS, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Experience working in a large‑scale or highly regulated data environment

Our values are non‑negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward. These competencies are:

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best: Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast. Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career. Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.

Ready to feel superclass? At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one. Game on!

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process. *Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment. This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow! We believe in hiring talented, hardworking and ambitious people from all over the world. In return, we ensure a supportive working environment, access to leading edge technologies and a commitment to social awareness and equity. Working in this unique and highly competitive industry means that we have to take risks and be innovative. The way we do this is by allowing for mistakes, but also making sure we learn from them. And with a multi‑cultural workforce that’s unparalleled in its diversity and dynamism, we also offer plenty of scope to grow on a personal level too. Best of all, we do this while enjoying ourselves as much as possible!