Staff Data Engineer at Sotheby’s

London, England, United Kingdom

Sotheby’s Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Art, Luxury, AuctionsIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in business, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics or other quantitative field
  • 6+ years of experience as a data Engineer
  • Deep knowledge of data models, experimental design, and execution
  • Understanding of Snowflake architecture, cost management, and optimization
  • Software experience, specifically APIs, development cycle, integrations
  • Expertise with python, SQL, HTML
  • Experience leading complex technical projects with engineer partners (engineers and data engineers)
  • Experience with AWS tools, specifically RDS, Lambdas, s3
  • Practical experience with Data Warehouse technologies specifically Snowflake, dbt, and Fivetran
  • Snowflake Infrastructure expertise with role management, Snowpark admin, Streamlit, etc
  • Strong experience with Tableau administration and ERP systems (SAP)
  • Strong ability to communicate complicated and nuanced insights in accessible language to relevant stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Define the technical data architecture and strategy for our Data Engineering and Business Intelligence teams
  • Working hands on, side by side with other data engineers to implement robust solutions
  • Design, develop, and deploy data warehouse solutions that support the objectives of internal stakeholders
  • Create blueprints for data management systems to integrate, protect, and maintain data systems by understanding intricacies of Sotheby’s data
  • Drive initiatives focused on data preparation, integration, and exploration
  • Develop and Implement Data governance best practices and data security policies
  • Architect data ingestion pipelines including monitoring and quality tests
  • Design and implement analytics solutions that enable consistency & scalability with cross-functional teams
  • Own business metrics for the business, while monitoring changes in KPIs that impact business performance
  • Define, prioritize, deliver and communicate metrics & analyses across the business, including senior executives

Skills

Data Architecture
Data Engineering
Data Warehousing
Data Integration
Data Governance
Business Intelligence
ETL

Sotheby’s

Auction house for fine art

About Sotheby’s

Sotheby's is a global auction house that specializes in selling fine art, luxury items, and collectibles through live and online auctions, as well as private sales. The company provides online estimates to help sellers determine the value of their items, which is a key differentiator from competitors. Sotheby's holds auctions in major cities worldwide, attracting a diverse audience and ensuring a competitive market for high-end items. The goal is to connect buyers and sellers in the luxury market while offering a personalized and discreet experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1744Year Founded
$4MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Real Estate, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget

Risks

NFT market volatility poses financial risks for Sotheby's digital collectibles sales.
Recent staff layoffs indicate potential financial instability or auction performance downturn.
The $100 million Breuer building acquisition could strain financial resources if unprofitable.

Differentiation

Sotheby's offers both live and online auctions, catering to diverse client preferences.
The company provides private sales for clients seeking privacy and exclusivity in transactions.
Sotheby's expertise in valuing rare items attracts high-end collectors and investors.

Upsides

Sotheby's collaboration with The Luxury Group offers unique luxury auction experiences.
The acquisition of the Breuer building enhances Sotheby's brand and auction venue prestige.
Sotheby's acceptance of cryptocurrency payments attracts crypto-wealthy buyers.

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