Technology and Data Solutions Specialist

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywoodbets is seeking a Technology and Data Solutions Specialist to drive data integration, ETL pipelines, and BI reporting from our Umhlanga Office in Durban. The role focuses on building scalable data solutions, API integrations, and automation to support marketing analytics and business operations.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, data engineers, and developers to deliver robust data-driven solutions and maintain data quality across platforms in a fast-paced iGaming environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years SQL, ETL experience.
• 3 - 5 years software development and ETI experience.
• Experience in building and supporting data integration and ETL solutions.
• Experience working with reporting and analytics platforms, such as Power BI.
• Exposure to API integrations and automation solutions, API consumptions and integrations.
• SQL and database development with experience in data modelling and data transformation.
• Strong working knowledge with ETL development and data pipeline creation.
• SQL, C#, .Net development and automation.
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Data Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Extract, transform, and load data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Monitor data quality, integrity and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and data flow issues.
• Document ETL processes and data mappings.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and scripts.
• Support database maintenance and performance tuning.
• Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and analysis.
• Assist with data modelling and database design initiatives.
• Integrate business systems using APIs and other integration technologies.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows and business processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes through technology.
• Support low-code/no-code solutions such as Power Platform where applicable.
• Support marketing systems, platforms, and campaign data requirements.
• Assist with customer data management and campaign reporting.
• Build and maintain data collection solutions such as forms and surveys.
• Enable data-driven decision-making through accurate and accessible information.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to backend development and the iGaming sector.
• Manage and integrate third-party data sources, APIs and vendor platforms to support marketing analytics, reporting and business operations.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, security, and effective utilization of external data across business solutions.
• Development and enhance software applications and business solutions.
• Participate in solution design and technical architecture discussions.
• Review code and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Deliver scalable, maintainable, and secure technical solutions.

Skills

SQL

ETL

Software development

ETI

Data integration

Reporting & analytics

APIs & automation

C# / .NET

Python

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in IT or related field

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywood bets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywood bets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywood bets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Technology and Data Solutions Specialist to be based in Umhlanga Office, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

With Hollywood Bets You Will

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• 5 years SQL, ETL experience
• 3 - 5 years software development and ETI experience.
• Experience in building and supporting data integration and ETL solutions.
• Experience working with reporting and analytics platforms, such as Power BI.
• Exposure to API integrations and automation solutions, API consumptions and integrations.
• SQL and database development with experience in data modelling and data transformation.
• Strong working knowledge with ETL development and data pipeline creation.
• SQL, C#, .Net development
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Data Science or related field.

What You’ll Do For The Brand

Operational

Data Integration and ETL

• Design, develop and maintain ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Extract, transform, and load data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Monitor data quality, integrity and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and data flow issues.
• Document ETL processes and data mappings.

Database Development and Business Intelligence Reporting

• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and scripts.
• Support database maintenance and performance tuning.
• Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and analysis.
• Assist with data modelling and database design initiatives.

Systems Integration and Automation

• Integrate business systems using APIs and other integration technologies.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows and business processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes through technology.
• Support low-code/no-code solutions such and Power Platform where applicable.

Marketing Technology Support

• Support marketing systems, platforms, and campaign data requirements.
• Assist with customer data management and campaign reporting.
• Build and maintain data collection solutions such as forms and surveys.
• Enable data-driven decision-making through accurate and accessible information.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to backend development and the iGaming sector.
• Manage and integrate third-party data sources, APIs and vendor platforms to support marketing analytics, reporting and business operations.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, security, and effective utilization of external data across business solutions.

Solution Development

• Development and enhance software applications and business solutions.
• Participate in solution design and technical architecture discussions.
• Review code and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Deliver scalable, maintainable, and secure technical solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements.
• translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Collaborate closely with fronted developers, product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver robust solutions end-to-end.

Support and Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Provide support for deployed solutions and systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Any ad-hoc development and solutions-based tasks that may arise.
• Continuous fault checking in order to reduce dependency.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• SQL & Database Development
• ETL & Data Pipeline Development
• Power BI & Data Analytics
• API & Systems Integration
• C# / .NET Development and Automation
• Python development, Aure SQL and Azure Data Factory (Advantageous)

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!