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Senior Data Engineer (DevOps) – Exciting Technology Start-Up – 3 Month Contract (With a possibility of extending or going permanent) – Europe / Remote
Overview
Contract: 3 months (initial) – Extension or Permanent Opportunity
Industry: Consulting/ iGaming / Payments Start-up
Location: Fully Remote (Europe-based candidates only)
Overview
Join a fast-moving, well-funded start-up at the ground floor, where you’ll have full ownership over the real-time data streaming layer – from CDC ingestion to sub-100ms analytics. This is a greenfield opportunity to architect and implement cutting-edge infrastructure that enables real-time decision-making in the high-growth iGaming and payments space.
We’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong DevOps capabilities and a passion for building reliable, low-latency data systems from scratch.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll take the lead in designing, deploying, and scaling the data and DevOps infrastructure. This includes:
- End-to-End Infrastructure Ownership – Deploying and maintaining scalable AWS infrastructure tailored for real-time data.
- Automation and CI/CD – Designing robust CI/CD pipelines and automating deployments using Terraform.
- Containerisation and Orchestration – Implementing container solutions using Docker and managing orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Observability – Setting up advanced monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system health.
- Real-Time Data Streaming – Designing and building high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines using tools like Kafka or Flink.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working closely with engineering and product teams to align data architecture with business needs.
Key Requirements
- 5+ years of production experience with AWS
- Proficiency in Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
- Expertise in Change Data Capture (CDC) and real-time streaming (e.g. Kafka, Flink)
- Solid Linux administration experience and scripting capabilities
Nice to Have
- Experience with Apache Iceberg
- Previous exposure to the iGaming or Payments industry
Why Join?
- Own the architecture: Full autonomy in designing a greenfield data platform with zero legacy baggage
- Small, agile team: Direct impact, fast decisions, and collaborative problem-solving
- Modern stack: Build with the latest tools in cloud, infrastructure-as-code, and real-time data streaming
- Pathway to perm: The right candidate may transition to a long-term role or even a founding engineering team member
How Do You Apply?
If you are interested in applying for the Senior Data Engineer ( DevOps ) role, please do so via the link on this page or contact Digital Republic on the phone or by email.
Get in contact with Digital Republic Talent by sending a mail to [email protected]. Check out the website on www.digitalrepublictalent.com. You can also find out more on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook
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