Junior Data Engineer (m/f/x)

Company Description

We are Tipico, Germany's leading sports betting provider and one of the most dynamic tech companies in the industry. We approach every challenge like a Championship match, with a mission to excite the arena and elevate the betting experience for every customer. Our culture is energetic and ambitious—we play as a team to win high, leave an impact, and commit to excellence. Fueled by our passion for the perfect product, we use the newest tech stack to get better every single day.

At Tipico, we believe in owning our game. Are you ready to step onto the pitch, bring your best self, and become a champion? Then show us your game face – because we’re looking for a Junior Data Engineer (m/f/x) to join our AI and Data Science team!

Job Description

As a Junior Data Engineer in our AI and Data Science team, you’ll help us build the backbone of our AI products. We process millions of transactions every day and handle terabytes of data across all areas of the business - from real-time sports betting data to user behavior and performance insights.

You’ll work side-by-side with data scientists and AI specialists to build the infrastructure and pipelines that power machine learning models, customer intelligence, and operational decision-making. No experience? No problem. We’ll train you up and coach you every step of the way.

Your playing field:

• Help create and maintain data pipelines and architecture for real-time and batch processing—we’ll show you how it’s done.
• Support the AI and Data Science team by preparing clean, high-quality datasets used in machine learning models and AI-driven products.
• Learn how to build scalable data solutions using cloud services and modern data tools.
• Take part in automating manual processes and optimising data delivery so we can move faster and smarter.
• Collaborate closely with experienced Data Engineers, Scientists, and Analysts—teamwork is key to our strategy.
• Gain hands-on experience solving real-world business problems using data and AI.

Qualifications

Your skills to bring to the match:

• Education. A completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, AI, or a related field.
• Analytical Mind. You're excited by data and eager to learn how to build with it.
• Tech. Good understanding of SQL and/or Python – experience isn’t necessary, but interest is! Interest in cloud platforms (like AWS), big data, or ML pipelines is a plus.
• Passion. You want to be part of a team that turns data into intelligent products.
• One Team Spirit. You’re a strong communicator who enjoys sharing ideas and learning from others.
• Attitude. A fast learner ready to take on new challenges and grow in a high-speed tech environment.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Personal and Professional Growth. We offer you opportunities to develop and grow to unlock your potential.
• Competitive Package. We care for our employees, offering an indefinite contract, competitive salary, private health and dental insurance, and subsidised parking.
• On-site childcare. We value all our employees, and we want to support them in the best way. We provide after-school access to our on-site childcare for children over 3 years of age.
• Sports Incentive. We want you to remain active and will subsidise your membership in the sport of your choice.
• Events. Sponsored charity and team gatherings, we like to have fun together as a team and reinforce our connections.
• Supportive Environment. We believe in collaboration and working together as a team, but we also give importance to the uniqueness of each one of us.
   

Think a career at Tipico is right for you? Apply now and join our dynamic team.

If you have any questions or comments about this role, our Talent Acquisition team is happy to help you! Feel free to reach out to us on our social media channels.

We look forward to your application!