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Senior Data Engineer (Governance & Compliance)

Trustpilot
London
1 month ago
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Senior Data Engineer (Governance & Compliance)

Trustpilot is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our team. In Data Governance and Compliance, your mission is to implement a concrete governance framework that ensures our data is trustworthy, compliant, and easily accessible. You will be a key contributor at the intersection of technology and policy, bridging the gap between Legal, Engineering, and Data teams to enhance data processes for future developments.

Responsibilities
  • Help design and implement our data governance strategy, translating high-level concepts into technical solutions.
  • Drive data ownership and accountability across engineering teams.
  • Design and implement scalable pipelines and tooling to automate data governance policies (e.g., PII tagging, data classification, and lineage).
  • Provide clear guidance and implement the paved paths for data quality and compliance, enabling teams to be empowered.
  • Support the identification and approach to optimising existing data for improved quality and compliance.
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve data processes and position.
  • Coach and mentor less senior engineers on best practices.
Ideal Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement technical projects from inception to deployment, including architecture design and scaling.
  • Deep focus on software engineering with a concentration on data-centric systems.
  • Experience in a data governance or data compliance-focused role.
  • In-depth knowledge in public cloud (AWS, GCP).
  • Extensive proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, etc.
  • Comprehensive understanding of data engineering tooling, including BigQuery, Kafka, Airflow, Airbyte, and DataHub.
  • Great stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork skills.
What’s in it for you?
  • A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
  • Competitive compensation package + bonus
  • 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
  • Learning and development opportunities through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
  • Pension and life insurance
  • Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
  • Full access to Headspace for mental health
  • Paid parental leave
  • Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Office with amenities and opportunities to connect with Trustpilot colleagues
  • Access to deals and discounts, independent financial advisory services
  • Talent acceleration programs for career growth
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

Trustpilot is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute. We encourage applicants from diverse perspectives and experiences to apply, and we will consider all applications without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status.


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