Blip is a Tech and Innovation Hub with a strong knowledge in software development, mobile apps, web platforms and retail applications for betting and gaming. 

We are part of Flutter Entertainment Group – one of the World´s Largest Groups in the bookmaking industry, with an annual revenue of around 5 billion euros.  

Its strong and diverse portfolio of market-leading brands and best-in-class products provides excitement and entertainment in a safe and responsible way. 
The Code we develop, powering brands such as Paddy Power, Sky Betting & Gaming, Betfair, Sportsbet, FoxBet, FanDuel, and PokerStars, is used by around 14 million people in more than 100 countries, and we are in the API Billionaire Club alongside players such as Google, Facebook and Twitter. 

The Role... 

We are looking for a Data Engineering Manager to join our Data Domain in which we are looking ahead to the next phase of our data platform across real time data processing and creating machine learning pipelines.

You and your newly formed data engineering team will be working as part of a multiple location environment contributing to deliver top-notch products that delight our customers. 

Using lean and agile methodologies, you will be responsible for the pace, scale, and performance of your team delivery. Having a technical background, with experience in all aspects of software delivery processes, from inception to release, will set you up for success.

As the Data Engineering Manager, you will also be accountable for hiring, performance appraisal, and reward of your team, focusing on helping your people define their career path and goals for the short and long term.

Your exceptional communication skills will be key, not only to lead your team through a challenging, continuously changing environment, but also to your constant interactions with a diverse group of stakeholders.   

What you'll bring:

We are looking for someone who can exercise and develop their core leadership skills both from a technical and people management point of view and has a passion for imparting knowledge and a proven ability to grow a team and lead it to success.

• A strong technology background, with experience of data engineering, data warehouse development, or software development looking to move into the big data environment
• Experience of working with cross-functional teams, including Project Managers and other stakeholders to define the roadmap for data products and translate this into user stories
• Ability to manage multiple projects across all product verticals and coordinate delivery activities
• Lead, inspire, motivate and manage a newly created Data team; 
• Coach, hold 1 to 1s, set and review objectives, appraise performance, and assist with career development, ensuring effective performance management; 
• Consistently apply significant knowledge of Agile/Lean within the team, namely Scrum methodology, to continuously improve the team pace, efficiency, and quality; 
• Serve as liaison between the delivery team and key stakeholder(s); 
• Drive the team to continuously improve processes in an always changing environment; 
• Maximize employee retention through motivation and strong management; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and Portuguese); 

What You'll Get in Return... 

Our passion has helped us take the betting industry by storm. So we think it's only fair that you enjoy excellent rewards.  

The Fun Stuff 

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Games room
• Snacks and drinks
• Sharesave scheme 
• Career progression
• Global mobility 
• Discounted gym memberships
• In office shower and locker rooms
• Health and well being classes (Yoga, bootcamp, etc.)
• Free breakfast 
• In office masseuse, nutritionist and ergonomist 

The Boring Stuff 

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Lunch credit
• Health assessments
• Travel allowance
• Own your own laptop scheme
• Thousands of online learning courses
• Mobile allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme 

There is more, but we won't go on...