Software Engineer (Data)

Overview

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL-UP THE GAME?

We’re seeking a Software Engineer (Data) to build and maintain backend data services, APIs, and pipelines that drive analytics applications across our sports betting platform. You’ll work on real-time data products, pipelines, and APIs that support frontend teams and downstream consumers. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on implementation, data quality, and performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) for analytics and risk data.
• Build and support real-time and batch data pipelines using event processing frameworks (e.g., Flink, Spark Streaming) and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Contribute to aggregation, caching, and query optimization for analytical workloads.
• Ensure data quality, service reliability, and performance through monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and business teams to deliver self-service data products.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Proficient in at least one backend language (Java, C#, C++, Go, Python, etc.).
• Skilled in writing efficient SQL for analytics and data processing.
• Experienced in building and maintaining APIs (REST/GraphQL).

Perks & Benefits

• Work from our vibrant new office near Barangaroo, just minutes from Wynyard Station.
• Enjoy our sports hub—challenge colleagues to table tennis or darts.
• Sip on a perfect cup of coffee from our in-house barista.
• Participate in regular social events, including the Melbourne Cup celebration.
• Strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive life insurance and income protection plans.
• A range of wellness benefits to support your health and wellbeing.