Staff Backend Engineer - Data Platform at Depop

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, Fashion, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience as a Staff Engineer or equivalent senior technical leadership role in data infrastructure or platform at scale, ideally in a consumer or marketplace environment
Deep understanding of distributed systems and modern data ecosystems — including extensive experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Beam and DBT
Demonstrated success in designing, building, and operating data platforms at scale, encompassing both batch processing and real-time streaming architectures
Expertise in data warehousing concepts, advanced ETL/ELT processes, and analytics engineering best practices
Exceptional programming skills, particularly in Python, Scala, or Java, and deep expertise

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders across Product, Data, and Engineering to translate strategic goals into well-architected, scalable platform capabilities
Drive the technical design and implementation of core data platform components, providing hands-on coding and architectural leadership
Define and evolve the technical roadmap for Depop’s modern data platform, ensuring reliable and scalable analytics
Champion engineering excellence, setting high technical standards and advocating for best practices in system design, maintainability, performance, and privacy
Lead efforts in data observability, governance, and privacy-by-design principles, ensuring their robust implementation across the organization
Mentor and coach engineers, elevating the technical capabilities of the team and fostering a culture of technical excellence
Identify and address complex technical challenges and bottlenecks, proposing and implementing effective solutions

Skills

Backend Engineering

Data Platform

Event Ingestion

Data Pipelines

Data Lake

Data Governance

Experimentation

Technical Leadership

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