Data Engineer AI Solutions

YOUR CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY

The world of sports excites, connects, and inspires. At SPORTFIVE, we are a global agency that covers every aspect of sports marketing, helping to shape the industry's future with fresh and exciting ideas.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to sustainable success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry together.

FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE

Whether you're seeking a role that is full-time, part-time, or a job share, we understand that everybody has their own unique needs. That's why we offer a range of flexible working options which we can discuss with you to find the best solution for you.

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An exciting opportunity with plenty of freedom awaits you in our Global IT Data team at our Hamburg location. Our colleague Uta Blankenfeld is looking for you to join her team as:

Data Engineer AI Solutions (m/f/d) - Global IT

Full-time | Part-time | Job-sharing

At SPORTFIVE, data is at the core of creating smarter, more engaging experiences for fans, partners, and clients across global sports. As ideal candidate you have a strong foundation in data engineering, hands-on experience with Microsoft Lakehouse components, and a working understanding of AI integration to support scalable, secure, and intelligent data solutions.

YOUR ROLE AT A GLANCE

• Design and maintain scalable Lakehouse architectures and data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric to support analytics and AI products.

• Develop and optimize Delta Lake and Data Vault 2.0 models; implement ingestion and transformation for structured and unstructured data.

• Ensure data governance and lineage with Microsoft Purview and Unity Catalog across Databricks, Fabric, and Power BI.

• Manage secure access via RBAC and identity controls in ADF and Databricks; operate Databricks workspaces including clusters, notebooks, Spark SQL, and Delta Live Tables.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git strategies and Azure DevOps; support migration from legacy systems like Google BigQuery and Matillion.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience as a Data or AI Engineer in Azure environments, with strong Python, SQL, and Unix shell scripting skills for data processing and pipelines.

• Proficient in Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Experienced in Microsoft Purview and/or Unity Catalog for data governance and lineage, with deep knowledge of Delta Lake, data modeling, and performance tuning.

• Skilled in CI/CD practices, Azure DevOps, and Git branching strategies.

• Familiar with Azure AI services including Cognitive Services, OpenAI, and LLM integration.

DON'T MEET ALL THE CRITERIA? NO WORRIES

For us, people and potential come first. Your enthusiasm for the role and SPORTFIVE, as well as your willingness to learn and develop, are just as important as your skills. We see potential as the key to success and are committed to helping you grow and acquire new skills on your journey with us.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Onboarding : To ensure that you are set up for success when you join us, we offer a role and department specific onboarding program, complemented by a company-wide introduction where you get to know your colleagues, our diverse products, and different business areas.
• Work-Life-Integration : Our flexible working arrangements include mobile working, additional child sick leave days, and a free family service.
• Individual Development : Room for personal and professional growth, supported by customised training opportunities, development planning, internal mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Attractive Benefits : Discounts at partner companies, event tickets, company pension plan, Germany ticket, job bike, mental health programs, and Urban Sports Club memberships.

We believe diversity strengthens our team, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you feel fully supported throughout the application process.

SOUNDS EXCITING?

Let's go Hannah Albrecht-von Spreecken is your recruiting contact and looks forward to getting to know you.

Start Date

11/01/2025

SPORTFIVE Global Holding GmbH