Job Description

Ready to

jump-start your career

at the UK's biggest bingo site? Do you

thrive on designing scalable data architecture?

Then you might just be the perfect fit for the Tombola family! We're not just any online gaming site; we're the UK's biggest, and we pride ourselves on

a culture of creativity and collaboration

.


We're on the hunt for a talented and enthusiastic

Data Architect

to join our fantastic

Data

team in Sunderland. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to

make a massive impact on millions of players

!

What you'll be getting up to (a glimpse into your new role!)

You'll be a key part of

shaping the future of our Data Engineering, Data Science, BI, MarTech, Game Studio and Operator Platform efforts

. A typical day might look like this:

Defining and maintaining the brand's

data architecture vision and roadmap

, aligning with group strategy. Designing and implementing modern, scalable architectures, including

Lakehouse, event-driven, and real-time/streaming solutions

. Developing and maintaining enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, physical) and promoting

data-as-a-product

principles. Providing

hands-on technical guidance

on data design and integration to Data Engineering, BI, and Data Science teams. Driving the adoption of tools like

Alation

(cataloguing) and

Monte Carlo

(observability) to ensure data quality and lineage.

What we're looking for in you (your superpowers!)

We're looking for someone who is

a creative problem-solver

and has a strong analytical mindset.

The Must-Haves:

Proven experience as a

Data Architect, Solution Architect, or Senior Data Engineer

in a cloud environment (preferably AWS). Expertise in

data modelling

(Dimensional, Data Vault, Enterprise). Strong knowledge of

AWS data services

(S3, Redshift, Glue, Kinesis, Lambda, etc.). Experience in Data Strategy and Data Governance Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

The Nice-to-Haves (bonus points if you have these!):

Experience with Monte Carlo, Alation, or similar metadata/observability tools. Knowledge of

event streaming, API integration, and MLOps

. Experience in regulated, high-volume industries (gaming, finance, or e-commerce). Proficiency with integration/orchestration tools like

Airflow

and

dbt

.

Why this role is a game-changer for you

You'll be making a huge impact on

our products, player experience, and internal processes

. This is a brilliant opportunity to

help shape the direction of our team

and technology stack, working alongside a team that values innovation, creativity, and a genuinely great work-life balance.


Ready to

take the next step

at Tombola? If you're passionate about

gaming

and ready to make a real impact on millions of players, we'd love to hear from you!


Apply now and let's

make some magic

together!