Senior Data Engineer

15 Marketing, a member of Super Group (NYSE: SGHC), is a forward-thinking marketing and development agency that supports clients in the highly competitive online gaming industry. Headquartered in Watford, the company specialises in creating cutting-edge solutions that help brands thrive in digital gaming. With a commitment to innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, 15 Marketing offers a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace culture. Its multicultural team benefits from a dynamic, modern office environment designed to foster creativity and high performance.

Role Overview

15 Marketing is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its hybrid team in Watford. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining advanced data infrastructure and pipelines that support business-critical insights across marketing, product, and compliance. The successful candidate will drive innovation in data architecture while mentoring junior team members and delivering scalable, real-time data solutions for the iGaming sector.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust ETL pipelines for diverse data sources including Facebook, Google Analytics, and payment providers
• Build and optimise data models for both batch processing and real-time streaming using AWS Redshift, S3, and Kafka
• Lead data acquisition, processing, and provisioning initiatives aligned with evolving business needs
• Conduct customer behaviour and gaming analytics to generate actionable insights
• Oversee data infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and administration
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, promoting a culture of learning and experimentation
• Ensure adherence to data security, governance, and compliance standards

Qualification / Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a track record of team leadership
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Deep expertise in AWS (Redshift, S3, EC2, Lambda)
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and real-time streaming technologies
• Strong understanding of API data integration and ETL pipeline design
• Knowledge of data compliance, governance, and security best practices
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate data concepts into business insights
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of driving process improvements independently
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Engineering)
• Familiarity with the iGaming industry or experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments