Senior Data Engineer at Depop

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fashion, E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Consistent track record of successful end-to-end delivery of projects; from partnering with business teams, scoping requirements, to implementation and maintenance
Experience aligning analytics engineering initiatives to a broader vision and to business objectives
Good stakeholder management and communications, including documentation, planning and delivery management
Strong programming skills in SQL and Python, with experience in services like Airflow, dbt and Looker
Proficient with data engineering methodologies, data warehousing and data design, including performance and cost optimisation, observability and monitoring
Experience working with and integrating different parts of the data stack
You've used BI tools, such as Looker, in a platform engineering capacity, helping to enable data scientists to build data models and self-serve analytics to business consumers
Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions or Jenkins
Experience using Terraform

Responsibilities

Build and champion central data models that are used in Insights, ML and Search pipelines
Design and deliver robust data pipelines that deliver high-quality data for partner teams, such as insights, finance, ML, and operations
Build data models using our data stack, including Databricks, AWS, dbt, Airflow and Looker
Lead technical initiatives and be responsible for their success
Improve our engineering efficiency by developing our internal tooling, CI/CD practices, and alerts/logging
Foster growth and capabilities in our junior engineers through mentoring, and support our data consumers in building their own models
Cultivate a collaborative data culture that empowers self-serve data and model creation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SQLData PipelinesETLData ModelingAnalytics Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Data Engineer role?

Responsibilities include building central data models for Insights, ML, and Search pipelines, designing robust data pipelines for partner teams, using tools like Databricks, AWS, dbt, Airflow, and Looker, leading technical initiatives, improving engineering efficiency, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a collaborative data culture.

What technical skills and tools are required for this position?

The role requires experience with Databricks, AWS, dbt, Airflow, and Looker, along with building data models and pipelines.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

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 experience makes a strong candidate for this Senior Data Engineer role?

A consistent track record of successful end-to-end delivery of projects, from partnering with business teams and scoping requirements to implementation and maintenance, along with experience aligning business needs with technical solutions.

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