Tipico

Team Lead Data Engineering

Reads like a Data Leadership role: running a data team.

St. Julian's, Malta

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What you’ll work on

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Lead, coach and mentor the Data Engineering squad
Design and operate batch and real-time data pipelines to meet SLAs
Guarantee end-to-end data quality, accuracy and consistency
Turn business requirements into technical specs and delivery plans
Drive automation, security and compliance across data processes

From the employer’s posting

Lead, coach, and mentor our Data Engineering squad

Oversee the entire data supply chain, from design to operation of mission-critical data pipelines (batch and real-time)

Act as the ultimate assurance gate, guaranteeing end-to-end data quality, accuracy, and consistency across the Data Platform

Seamlessly translate complex business requirements into robust technical specifications and concrete delivery plans

Lead the charge in automation, optimisation, and innovation within data processing

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Information Technology (IT), or a closely related quantitative field.

Qualification wording

Education. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Information Technology (IT), or a closely related quantitative field.

Education & alternatives

Which skills should you bring to the pitch: - Education. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Information Technology (IT), or a closely related quantitative field. - Experience. Minimum of 2+ years of experience successfully managing and leading large-scale data projects and high-performing data engineering team(s) in a similar role.

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First seen by us: Aug 20, 202676 days ago
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Last seen by us: Nov 4, 2026
Reposted: once since Jun 3, 2026

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Where the posting names them

- Big Data Is Your Thing. From AWS Redshift, S3 and EMR to Airflow, Kafka, Spark, Iceberg and Hudi - designing scalable data models and pipelines that turn massive datasets into business value. - Engineering Excellence. You bring robust ETL/ELT engineering skills, hands-on experience with analytics/time-series technologies (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch), and strong coding abilities in Java, Scala or Python. - Modern Engineering Environment. You thrive in modern engineering environments - Linux, containers, Kubernetes, and know how to build cloud-first, production-ready data systems.

- Experience. Minimum of 2+ years of experience successfully managing and leading large-scale data projects and high-performing data engineering team(s) in a similar role. - Big Data Is Your Thing. From AWS Redshift, S3 and EMR to Airflow, Kafka, Spark, Iceberg and Hudi - designing scalable data models and pipelines that turn massive datasets into business value. - Engineering Excellence. You bring robust ETL/ELT engineering skills, hands-on experience with analytics/time-series technologies (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch), and strong coding abilities in Java, Scala or Python.

- Engineering Excellence. You bring robust ETL/ELT engineering skills, hands-on experience with analytics/time-series technologies (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch), and strong coding abilities in Java, Scala or Python. - Modern Engineering Environment. You thrive in modern engineering environments - Linux, containers, Kubernetes, and know how to build cloud-first, production-ready data systems. - Trusted Partner. We need a natural team player with exceptional stakeholder management and strong negotiation skills. You must be a confident decision-maker and a rigorous problem-solver who thrives on finding the optimal path forward for the team.

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Has Tipico posted this job before?

Yes. We’ve followed one other Team Lead Data Engineering job there since June 2026. It came down after 69 days.

St. Julian'sCame down after 69 days, first seen Jun 3
This jobUp 76 days so far, first seen Aug 20

About the role

We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.

Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.

Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.

Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.

US government figures for computer and information systems managers

Median yearly pay, May 2025: $175,140
Expected change, 2025 to 2035: 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.

Job description

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Job Description

As the central captain, the Team Lead Data Engineering (m/f/x) is accountable for building and operating our essential, reliable data services and platforms (Data Lake, DWH, etc.), ensuring the business has trusted data for every major play. You manage, coach, and mentor a squad of Data Engineers, driving high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with company objectives. You closely partner with stakeholders (Product, Operations, Compliance) to ensure the data strategy effectively and securely supports us to win the match.

Your playing field:

Lead, coach, and mentor our Data Engineering squad, actively fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performance winning culture.
Oversee the entire data supply chain, from design to operation of mission-critical data pipelines (batch and real-time). You ensure peak scalability, blazing performance, and strict adherence to SLAs.
Act as the ultimate assurance gate, guaranteeing end-to-end data quality, accuracy, and consistency across the Data Platform to power reliable reporting, precise analytics, and meet all regulatory outputs.
Seamlessly translate complex business requirements into robust technical specifications and concrete delivery plans, partnering strategically with Product Managers, Architects, and key stakeholders.
Align all data engineering practices with group standards, relentlessly driving security, compliance, and operational excellence across every process.
Lead the charge in automation, optimisation, and innovation within data processing to continuously boost performance and maximize cost-efficiency.
Actively contribute to the Data Department’s roadmap and objectives, providing leadership support for strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Which skills should you bring to the pitch:

Education. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Information Technology (IT), or a closely related quantitative field.
Experience. Minimum of 2+ years of experience successfully managing and leading large-scale data projects and high-performing data engineering team(s) in a similar role.
Big Data Is Your Thing. From AWS Redshift, S3 and EMR to Airflow, Kafka, Spark, Iceberg and Hudi - designing scalable data models and pipelines that turn massive datasets into business value.
Engineering Excellence. You bring robust ETL/ELT engineering skills, hands-on experience with analytics/time-series technologies (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch), and strong coding abilities in Java, Scala or Python.
Modern Engineering Environment. You thrive in modern engineering environments - Linux, containers, Kubernetes, and know how to build cloud-first, production-ready data systems.
Trusted Partner. We need a natural team player with exceptional stakeholder management and strong negotiation skills. You must be a confident decision-maker and a rigorous problem-solver who thrives on finding the optimal path forward for the team.
Natural Leader. Lead, coach, and mentor our Data Engineering squad, actively fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performance winning culture, serving as an inspiring leader dedicated to open communication and continuous team success.

Additional Information

This is how we score with you

Established International Group. We have a solid foundation on which to grow.
Personal and Professional Growth. We offer you opportunities to develop and grow to unlock your potential.
Relocation Support. To make your move to Malta as smooth as possible.
Competitive Package. We care for our employees, offering an indefinite contract, competitive salary, insurances (private health, dental, private accident, sickness and life) and free parking.
On-site childcare. We’ve got a game plan to support you and your 3+ year old kids.
Sports Incentive. We want you to remain active and will subsidise a gym membership of your choice.
Modern offices. Our very own Tipico tower provides an open plan space with the latest technology.
Events. Sponsored Charity and Team gatherings, we like to have fun together as one team and reinforce our connections.
Supportive Environment. We believe in collaboration and working together as a team but we also give importance to the uniqueness of each and every one of us.

Think a career at Tipico’s right for you?

Apply now and join our winning team! If you have any questions or comments about this role, our TA team is happy to help you! Feel free to reach out to us on our social media channels

We look forward to your application!

Company Description

We are Tipico, Germany’s leading sports betting provider and one of the most dynamic tech companies in the industry, part of Banijay Gaming - a European champion in sports betting and online gaming.

We approach every challenge like a Championship match, with a mission to excite the arena and elevate the betting experience for every customer. Our culture is energetic and ambitious- we play as a team to win high, leave an impact, and commit to excellence. Fueled by our passion for the perfect product, we use the newest tech stack to get better every single day.

At Tipico, we believe in owning our game. Are you ready to step onto the pitch, bring your best self, and become a champion? Then show us your game face – because we’re looking for a Team Lead Data Engineering (m/f/x) to join the team!

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