Senior Data Engineer I Data Platform

Senior Data Engineer I Data Platform Overview

Join a dynamic team at Rightmove as a Senior Data Engineer I, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the data infrastructure that supports the UK’s leading property site. This position is based in London and operates on a hybrid model, requiring at least two days per week in the office.

Role Overview

As part of the Data Engineering & Infrastructure team, you will take charge of the systems and infrastructure that manage data ingestion, processing, and serving. Your expertise will help enhance our GCP-based data platform, and you will be responsible for designing reusable patterns and tools, writing robust Python and SQL code, and deploying infrastructure using Terraform.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the technical approach to complex data challenges, making architectural decisions that ensure the platform’s long-term health.
• Lead cross-functional projects, from requirement gathering to delivery, ensuring accountability for outcomes.
• Design and build data platform infrastructure and internal tooling, guiding the architectural direction for data usage across the organization.
• Own the design and evolution of reliable and scalable data ingestion and processing frameworks.
• Manage infrastructure, security, and code deployment with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize the performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of the data platform.
• Champion engineering best practices, mentoring team members through code reviews and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and analytics teams to enable self-service data workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in data engineering or data platform engineering, with experience in large-scale cloud-based platforms.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and define problems, driving complex projects to completion.
• Proficient in Python and SQL, with a solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with GCP or similar platforms and managing infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• Experience designing and operating production-grade data pipelines and real-time processing frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage CI/CD pipelines and lead the adoption of automated deployment practices.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data security best practices.
• Understanding of data storage and modeling principles, including tools like dbt.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of leading discussions and articulating technical trade-offs.
• Self-directed and proactive in identifying and addressing problems.

Life at Rightmove

Rightmove fosters a friendly and supportive work environment, emphasizing values such as collaboration, curiosity, and diversity. We are committed to providing ongoing training opportunities and supporting charitable initiatives. With a high employee satisfaction rate, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Cash plan for dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments.
• Private medical insurance, pension, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 27 days of annual leave plus two paid volunteering days, with options for holiday purchase.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at four times the basic salary for beneficiaries.
• Competitive salary package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
• Travel loans, bike-to-work scheme, and rental deposit loans.
• Charitable contributions through payroll giving and donation matching.
• Access to discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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