Senior Data Platform 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

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

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 attitude
Uphold operational excellence: Automate infrastructure and monitoring, lead incident response and root cause analysis, and continuously improve the health and performance of the data platform
Take ownership of data transformation and orchestration tooling (batch and streaming infrastructure)
Manage data lake (ingestion, storage, governance, privacy) and exploration tools
Shape data-as-a-product practices and introduce next-generation data capabilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data PlatformData ArchitectureScalable SystemsSelf-Serve DataData Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Data Platform Engineer role?

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Is this a remote position or is there a required location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What technical skills are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in architecting and scaling data platforms, data transformation and orchestration tooling like Airflow and dbt, batch and streaming infrastructure, Databricks, and managing Datalake including ingestion, storage, governance, and privacy.

What is the company culture like at Depop?

Depop fosters an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of background, thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Data Platform Engineer position?

Strong candidates combine hands-on technical expertise in data platforms with strategic thinking, experience working across diverse teams like Insights, Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps, and the ability to build self-serve tools and promote data best practices.

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