Associate Data Engineer

Associate Data Engineer - FanDuel, Hybrid & Remote

Job Description

About Betfair Romania Development:

Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world's leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values:

The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.

Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact

About FanDuel:

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland.

Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

The Role:

At FanDuel, Associate Data Engineers are part of the Data Platform which enables the organisation to deliver high-quality data pipelines that power our critical products and business decisions. You'll work under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborate with analysts, product managers, and data teams across the organization to build, maintain, and support reliable data systems.

We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Data Engineer who is enthusiastic about learning and contributing to a fast-paced, data-driven environment. If you enjoy solving problems, working with data technologies, and want to grow your skills in a supportive, team-focused setting – we'd love to hear from you

What You'll Do:

• Assist in building and maintaining streaming and real-time data pipelines using modern data tools and cloud platforms
• Monitor internal dashboards and communication channels to help identify and escalate production issues
• Manage data serving channels using an API first strategy, and the infrastructure that powers them
• Respond to basic support requests from data engineering and software engineering teams related to data access, anomalies, and performance questions
• Support the resolution of data quality issues, working with senior engineers to identify root causes
• Help create and maintain documentation for architectural frameworks, processes, pipelines, systems, and troubleshooting steps
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and technical project managers to ensure smooth operations and successful delivery of features

• Participate in team meetings and code reviews to learn engineering best practices and contribute to technical quality

• Help identify opportunities to improve data quality, consistency, or automation within assigned tasks.

What We're Looking For:

• A passion for working with data and solving technical challenges
• Foundational experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) and willingness to upskill
• Foundational experience with building APIs and monitoring/maintaining their infrastructure
• Familiarity with data warehouses and/or cloud platforms such as AWS and Databricks
• Basic understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data ingestion techniques
• Willingness to learn about distributed data technologies such as Spark
• Good communication and collaboration skills with s trong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Curiosity and a growth mindset – you're eager to develop your skills and try new tools
• Excellent command of English

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) or monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog and Monte Carlo)
• Experience with Delta Lake, Lakebase
• Familiarity with Git or CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)

What You'll Learn and Be Exposed To:

• Building and maintaining data frameworks that will be used by data engineering and software engineering teams to serve data across the organization
• Working with APIs and real-time data ingestion
• Using tools like Airflow and Databricks
• Best practices in data quality, governance, documentation and monitoring
• Collaborating closely with senior data engineers and learning from experienced mentors
• Continuous integration and delivery of data solutions for production environments

Growth Opportunities at FanDuel:

• Learn advanced concepts in data engineering, system design, and architecture
• Take ownership of your work and deliver it
• Explore different career paths — whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or pursue a leadership track
• Help us drive excellence through reliability, automation, and innovation in data systems

Benefits:

• Hybrid & remote working options
• €1,000 per year for self-development
• Company share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave per year
• 20 days per year to work abroad
• 5 personal days/year
• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
• Extended health, dental and travel insurances
• Customized well-being programmes
• Career growth sessions
• Thousands of online courses through Udemy
• A variety of engaging office events

Disclaimer:

We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we're part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we'll see how we can accommodate them.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.