Job description

Data Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Dublin, Abbey Street



Job Title: Data Engineer

Department : Business Intelligence

Reporting to Data Warehouse Manager




Basic Function and Purpose of this Role


The role of Data Engineer is a key role in the Business Intelligence team reporting to the Data Warehouse Manager. This role will oversee the design, development, implementation and support of data services, data warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions in National Lottery.


Responsibilities of the Job Holder

Implementing a programme of work and management of the delivery of BI solutions using latest Microsoft Azure platform technologies. Ensuring the accuracy of the collection and documentation of end-user requirements for large complex and some smaller ad-hoc projects and developing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand their systems and BI / Data related challenges.



Main Tasks

1. Maintain, design & create cloud-based BI using Microsoft Azure environments

2. Design, create and maintain optimized data models for business intelligence and reporting

3. Hands-on development using the following technologies:

  • TSQL, SparkSQL
  • Azure Data Factories, Synapse
  • Python / Databricks
  • Spark / Hadoop
  • Jira

4. Data Warehouse day-to-day administration including reviewing ETL load jobs for consistency, quality,

and performance monitoring

5. Responsibility for implementation of best practices as they relate to Business Intelligence solution

design and data quality / governance strategies

6. Plan and analyse automated solutions and processes

7. Research data warehousing/business intelligence trends and technological innovations in order to

make appropriate development recommendations

8. Working closely with other development & technical staff

9. Provide support to business users and application developers



Qualifications and Desired Skills

Formal qualifications A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with an Information

Technology focus.

Advanced Certificate/Qualification in Business Intelligence / Data Analytics

Experience 5+ years of IT experience within the Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence

domain

Knowledgeable in business processes and functions

Awareness of systems and application architecture

Experience of software development lifecycle

Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities

Strong understanding of relational database structures, data modelling, data

theories, principles and practices

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Experience in the gaming industry

Special Skills or Knowledge Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Machine Learning technologies & algorithms

Excellent organisational skills

Experience working in agile scrum, continuous integration, and delivery

Technical Skills Very strong SQL & Python development skills

Experience with Azure Data Factories, Synapse, Databricks, Python, PowerBI,

Hadoop & Azure Data Lake Gen 2

Comfortable with Azure DevOps, GitHub and GIT source control methodologies

Experience with PowerBI is desirable

Strong development and design skills

Agile or CI/CD development

Knowledge of data warehouse methodologies and medallion architecture

Working Relationships

Internal Head of Analytics, Data Warehouse Manager, BI Developers, Lead Testers, Test

Managers, Project Managers, Head of Programmes

External Suppliers, Service Providers, Contractors


Three sentences that describe the person who will be successful in the role:


  • Effective team player - positive attitude, flexible and hard working
  • Willingness to learn and embrace innovative technologies
  • Technically astute specialising in SQL & Python


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