Data Engineer

Listed as a remote role based in Birkirkara, Malta. Analytics Engineer / Data Engineer - Malta iGaming Startup | Real-Time Data | Market Prediction Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. We're partnering with an ambitious Malta-based iGaming startup building next-generation platform technology from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence core architecture, and shape how critical business metrics are defined across a real-time, event-driven platform. You'll sit at the intersection of Data Engineering and Analytics, transforming player activity, transactions, and event streams into trusted, scalable data products that drive business decisions. What you'll be doing: Building and owning the dbt layer Designing scalable data models and metric definitions Working with real-time event data from Kafka-based systems Turning ambiguous business requirements into robust data solutions Driving automation and leveraging AI tools to accelerate development Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and commercial teams Tech Stack: Java Apache Kafka SQL AWS (Athena, S3, Glue) PostgreSQL dbt What we're looking for: 2+ years in Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, or a hybrid role Strong SQL and data modelling expertise Experience with cloud data platforms and modern data tooling Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment Automation-first mindset with experience using AI coding tools iGaming experience (player lifecycles, transactions, GGR) highly desirable Why join? Build a modern data platform from scratch High ownership and technical influence Work on complex real-time data challenges Join an ambitious, well-funded startup at a pivotal growth stage Hybrid or fullty remote working in Malta Interested? Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion. Show more Show less Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Gambling Facilities and Casinos and Financial Services