Data Engineers

Looking to take the next step in your data engineering career?

Want to join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

AXS, part of AEG, is a global leader in ticketing technology, helping millions of fans access live events around the world.

We're looking for two Data Engineers to join our London team. You'll work with colleagues across Europe, North America and Asia to build scalable data solutions that power our products, marketing activities and business decisions.

This is an opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, real-time data pipelines and large-scale datasets in a business that sits at the heart of live entertainment.

What You'll Be Doing 

Build & Deliver Data Solutions

• Design, build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Airflow and dbt.
• Build and manage both real-time and batch data pipelines that support AXS products and platforms.

Data Modelling & Analytics

• Develop and optimise data models within cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, Redshift or BigQuery.
• Create reliable data structures that support reporting, analytics and business insights.

Improve Data Quality

• Implement data quality frameworks to help ensure data is accurate, complete and reliable.
• Monitor and improve the performance and resilience of data pipelines.

Partner Across the Business

• Work closely with product, marketing and leadership teams to translate business needs into practical data solutions.
• Share technical concepts and data insights with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Drive Best Practice

• Support modern engineering practices including version control, CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in data engineering standards, tooling and processes.

What We're Looking For 

Technical Skills

• Strong Python skills for data engineering, transformation and automation.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query optimisation and working with large datasets.

Cloud & Data Platforms

• Experience working with AWS services such as S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda or Kinesis.
• Experience with cloud data warehouse technologies including Snowflake, Redshift or BigQuery.

Data Pipeline & Streaming Experience

• Experience with dbt for data transformation and modelling.
• Knowledge of Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools such as Prefect or Dagster.
• Experience with streaming platforms such as Kafka, StreamSets, AWS Kinesis or Flink.

Engineering Practices

• Familiarity with Git and modern software development practices.
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK.

Ways of Working

• Comfortable working independently and as part of an Agile team.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Join AXS?

You'll be part of a global organisation at the heart of live entertainment, working with collaborative teams, modern technology, and data that has real impact—plus the recognition of being one of the UK's best places to work.

Ready to make data matter?

Apply now and help shape how millions of fans experience live events around the world.

You can find out more about life at AXS here: https://aegeurope.com/brands/axs/

Where: This role is based in our London Head Office near London Bridge station. We work 3 days in the office (Tues-Thu) and 2 days from home (Monday and Friday). We also offer flexible start and end times and welcome flexible working conversations.

About AEG

Click here to find out why our employees love working for AEG  https://aegeurope.com/life-at-aeg/

 AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all employees, once you have passed onboarding. You must let your manager know before applying.

Why not check out our hints and tips on how to make your application Best in Class here  

But if this role isn't for you, what about Starfinders?

If you know someone you think would be perfect for the role, please ask them to apply online through our external careers site: https://aegeurope.earcu.com/jobs/ and mention your name in their application form (only one employee name per application). 

If they are successful in securing a role and pass their onboarding period, you may be eligible for a Starfinders bonus!