Senior Data Engineer at Depop

London, England, United Kingdom

Depop Logo
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

SQL
Data Pipelines
ETL
Data Modeling
Analytics Engineering

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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