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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING AND BI (LIEGE-BELGIUM) - **Company:** GAMING1 - **Location:** Luik, Belgium (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Power BI, Working Model 2D, Large Language Models, Data Management - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2773468742-head-of-data-engineering-and-bi-liege-belgium ## About the Role * Experience transforming and structuring underperforming data environments * Background in data-intensive, regulated industries (banking, insurance, utilities...); gaming is a plus * Track record of building and leading data teams * Delivery of impactful data products driving business decisions * Strong BI expertise (Power BI mandatory), data modelling & semantic layer design * Solid understanding of data engineering (warehousing, pipelines, data quality, AWS) * Familiar with modern data stack (Medallion, data mesh, dbt or equivalent) * Able to challenge architecture and guide technical decisions * Awareness of AI/LLM data requirements (RAG, structured data, vector-ready formats) * Autonomous and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership * Pragmatic: focused on delivering scalable, business-driven solutions * Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving * Strong stakeholder management across Finance, Compliance & Operations * Influential communicator able to drive alignment without formal authority * Curious mindset, staying up to date with data & AI trends * French and English: professional proficiency (mandatory) ## Description THE SCOPE With 30 years of history, today Gaming1 is one of the international leaders in both land-based and online games of chance (casino games, sports betting and poker). Its evolution at the heart of innovation is accompanied by a diversification and specialization of positions, with the creation of new cutting-edge jobs. THE SCOPE With 30 years of history, today Gaming1 is one of the international leaders in both land-based and online games of chance (casino games, sports betting and poker). Its evolution at the heart of innovation is accompanied by a diversification and specialization of positions, with the creation of new cutting-edge jobs. As part of its sustained growth, Gaming1 is looking for a Head of Data Engineering & BI to join its IT Department. Our IT department serves the full breadth of our retail operations, supporting stakeholders across Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, and Retail - and we are at an inflection point: moving from reactive data management to a proactive, insight-driven data culture. YOUR ROLE * This is a transformation role, not a maintenance one. You will act as the first dedicated data leader within our IT function, shaping the vision, defining the roadmap, and driving the execution to build a robust, business-driven data practice. * You will lead and grow a team of data and BI professionals, positioning data as a strategic asset - structured, trusted and AI-ready - serving the entire IT organisation. * Working within a federated data ecosystem, you will collaborate closely with central platform and infrastructure teams, ensuring alignment while progressively clarifying ownership, responsibilities and data governance. * Your key responsibilities include: * Defining and executing the data & BI strategy and governance * Delivering scalable, business-oriented BI solutions * Modernising the data stack and ensuring data quality & AI readiness * Guiding architecture decisions and data standards * Building and structuring a high-performing data team * Driving cross-functional collaboration across the organisation YOUR PROFILE * Experience transforming and structuring underperforming data environments * Background in data-intensive, regulated industries (banking, insurance, utilities...); gaming is a plus * Track record of building and leading data teams * Delivery of impactful data products driving business decisions * Strong BI expertise (Power BI mandatory), data modelling & semantic layer design * Solid understanding of data engineering (warehousing, pipelines, data quality, AWS) * Familiar with modern data stack (Medallion, data mesh, dbt or equivalent) * Able to challenge architecture and guide technical decisions * Awareness of AI/LLM data requirements (RAG, structured data, vector-ready formats) * Autonomous and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership * Pragmatic: focused on delivering scalable, business-driven solutions * Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving * Strong stakeholder management across Finance, Compliance & Operations * Influential communicator able to drive alignment without formal authority * Curious mindset, staying up to date with data & AI trends * French and English: professional proficiency (mandatory) What We Offer As well as enjoying a unique experience - centered around our values of Pleasure, Team Spirit, Performance, Boldness and Integrity - alongside 1.600 colleagues worldwide, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the international development of a fast-growing family company. Joining Gaming1 means becoming part of a human and entrepreneurial adventure where people are empowered to make an impact, grow and succeed together. We offer: * the opportunity to work on ambitious international projects within a solid and growing group * a collaborative and high-performing work environment * leadership based on trust, autonomy, talent and shared values * continuous learning and career development opportunities through training and internal mobility * a competitive salary and benefits package aligned with the local market * a hybrid working model, with the possibility to work remotely up to 50% of your working time * an international and collaborative environment where people come first THE INTERVIEW PROCESS ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Jobs in Tech: The State of the European Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/575-jobs-in-tech-the-state-of-the-european-market) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)