Data Enablement Engineer at Depop

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, FashionIndustries

Requirements

  • Hands-on technical expertise in software engineering, including developing microservices, libraries, and data pipelines
  • Experience with modern tooling such as Kafka, Terraform, Docker, and cloud-native patterns
  • Familiarity with data stack tools including Databricks, Airflow, dbt
  • Knowledge of data lake management (ingestion, storage, governance, privacy)
  • Ability to work closely with Insights, Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, MLOps, MarTech, and other Data Engineering teams
  • Strategic thinking to architect, build, and scale data platforms with self-serve capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Pave a path for data as product: Champion data as a first-class citizen by introducing robust data observability and governance tooling into the platform
  • Software Engineering: Develop microservices, libraries, data pipelines
  • Technical Design: Implement and evolve platform services that enable teams to work with data efficiently and securely
  • Lead Technological Initiatives: Lead initiatives working with end users (data scientists, ML engineers, analytics engineers, product engineers) to enable, support, and accelerate their data needs, embracing a platform as product mindset
  • Uphold operational excellence: Build scalable services, lead incident response and root cause analysis, continuously improve the health and performance of the data platform
  • Champion scalable best practices through automation and clear documentation
  • Take ownership of data transformation and orchestration tooling (batch and streaming infrastructure), exploration tools (Databricks, Airflow, dbt), and data lake (ingestion, storage, governance, privacy)
  • Build and promote self-service tools and data best practices across the organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data EngineeringData PlatformETLSQLPythonScalabilitySelf-Service Analytics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What technologies will I be working with in this role?

You will work with Databricks, Airflow, dbt for data transformation, orchestration, and exploration tools, as well as manage the Datalake for ingestion, storage, governance, and privacy.

What teams will I collaborate with as a Data Enablement Engineer?

You will work closely with Insights, Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, MLOps, MarTech, and other Data Engineering teams across various domains.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the compensation or salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does Depop's company culture emphasize?

Depop emphasizes creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, reflecting the diversity of communities served, and thriving on different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation.

Depop

Peer-to-peer marketplace for unique fashion items

About Depop

Depop is an online marketplace designed for buying, selling, and discovering unique fashion items, including designer pieces, vintage finds, streetwear, and sneakers. The platform operates as a peer-to-peer marketplace, allowing users to list their items for sale directly to other users. Depop generates revenue by taking a commission on each sale, which aligns the company's success with that of its sellers. The platform primarily targets younger consumers who value sustainability and often seek second-hand fashion items, making it an appealing option for those looking to reduce waste and support independent brands. Additionally, Depop fosters a sense of community among its users, encouraging interaction and connection, which enhances the buying and selling experience. This community-driven approach, along with its focus on unique and sustainable fashion, sets Depop apart from other online marketplaces.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$97.3MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from eBay may attract sellers away from Depop.
Marketplace fee for UK buyers may deter some users from Depop.
Generative AI development could disrupt traditional resale models, challenging Depop.

Differentiation

Depop targets younger consumers interested in unique, sustainable fashion items.
The platform fosters a community-driven approach, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Depop's commission-based model aligns its success with that of its sellers.

Upsides

Increased interest in sustainable fashion drives more consumers to Depop.
Social commerce rise creates new engagement opportunities with Depop's young audience.
U.S. resale market forecasted to grow, offering Depop significant growth potential.

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