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About the Role

As a Senior Data Architect, you will modernize our A&I (Automation & Insights) data platform architecture and drive operational excellence through automation. You will design cloud-based solutions considering both functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring FDJ United remains a leader in the data-driven online gambling industry. Your work will shape lakehouse and data-lake paradigms, leverage Parquet and Iceberg for high-performance data storage, and adopt scalable Spark frameworks for large-scale processing to enable self-service analytics, personalized user experiences, and an AI-first approach to data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Define conceptual and logical models for data lakes, warehouses, and hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure/Fabric), aligning with key performance and cost objectives.
Reduce complexity and maximise uptime through DevOps practices, ensuring compliance with FDJ United’s security and regulatory standards.
Orchestrate large-scale pipelines using Spark, Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools.
Apply standardised processes and automated testing to streamline development and reduce time-to-market while managing terabytes of data daily.
Set the architectural framework for building, training, and deploying AI/ML models with automation and regulatory compliance in mind.
Oversee end-to-end workflows (model improvement, versioning, monitoring) to support real-time personalisation and advanced analytics, focusing on architectural integrity.
Partner with the Data Governance Manager to define schema management, metadata frameworks (e.g., OpenMetadata), and data quality controls, promoting data democratisation and self-service.
Integrate information security standards and FDJ United’s compliance framework into every data process, safeguarding internal and customer data.
Host whiteboard sessions and design reviews, driving shared expertise and open dialogue.
Translate complex architectural concepts into actionable strategies, aligning with the PAM Enterprise Architect team and TOGAF principles.
Track emerging data technologies in cloud, DevOps, and AI to maintain a cutting-edge platform.
Prototype and integrate innovations—such as vector databases or advanced real-time analytics—that bring tangible business impact.

Requirements

Proven experience architecting data solutions at enterprise scale (lakehouse concepts, big data platforms, real-time pipelines).
TOGAF Certified
Successful track record of optimising cost, performance, and business outcomes under strict compliance requirements.
Advanced knowledge of Java/Spring, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and DevOps methodologies.
Familiarity with Spark, Iceberg, Parquet, and other solutions for large-scale data processing.
Competent in ML & analytics, with exposure to LLMOps and MLOps practices (pipeline automation, model governance).
Comfortable leading the architecture of AI solutions rather than day-to-day model development.
Skilled in defining and enforcing data governance standards while upholding regulatory and information security best practices.
Ability to navigate a tough regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance without compromising innovation.
Adept at workshop facilitation and bridging technical and non-technical perspectives.
Self-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement, developer productivity, and accelerating time-to-market.

Skills

Data Architecture
Automation
Cloud-based solutions
Lakehouse
Data Lake
Parquet
Iceberg
Spark
DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure/Fabric
LLMOps
MLOps
Data Governance
Metadata frameworks
OpenMetadata
Information security
TOGAF
Java/Spring
Python
Real-time analytics
Vector databases

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

TOGAF Certified

About the Company

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence.
With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition.
We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.
We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game.
If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.
Join us in shaping the future of gaming.

Equal Opportunity

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics as the age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.