Job Description - Data Engineering Lead (16178)
Job Description
Data Engineering Lead ( 16178 )
Description
We’re looking for a Data Engineering Lead to join the Technology team at easyJet holidays lead on building our new Operational Data Platform.
The platform will bring together real-time data from across all our systems and services. You’ll be setting up the structure, shaping how it works, and making sure it runs smoothly from the start.
Reporting into the Head of Data, you will be given the space and responsibility to make this your own. That includes building and leading your own team, deciding how best to get things done, and making use of third-party developers when needed.
You’ll design the operational data model, build the platform, and create the workflows to help developers across the business get what they need from it and making sure it’s usable, dependable and easy to contribute to.
You’ll work closely with colleagues in analytics, architecture, and engineering to keep everything aligned, but you’ll also have the freedom to take a different approach if it makes strategic sense.
As part of the Data Leadership team you’ll be coaching others, guiding your team through personal development, and helping the wider team grow their skills and confidence. You’ll also make sure the platform stays compliant, meets governance standards, and is cost effective and scalable. You’ll look after tooling, processes, and priorities so the right things get delivered in the right way.
What you’ll bring to the team:
We’re looking for somebody with solid experience of building and running bespoke OLTP systems with a focus on high concurrency and reliability. You’ll be familiar with a range of SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, CockroachDB, MongoDB or DocumentDB, and know when to use which.
You’ll be confident leading projects and platforms, managing different resources and priorities, but also comfortable rolling up your sleeves and contributing directly to the work.
You’ll have worked with streaming technologies and know how to bring together data from all kinds of sources, whether that’s batch files or real-time streams. You’ll have set up and worked with ETL and ELT tools like Dagster, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Airflow or dbt, and you can decide what tools are right for the job.
You’ll have an understanding of how Node.js and TypeScript fit into a modern development environment and can speak the same language as the broader dev team. You know how to build and maintain APIs and other developer friendly data interfaces that make data easy to access and use.
You’ll have experience with AWS based tooling and know your way around cloud based data solutions.
Finally, you’ll have led technical teams before and know how to manage people with different skill sets and goals.
What’s in it for you:
In addition to your competitive base salary, we offer an all-inclusive benefits package which includes our company-wide bonus scheme and a 7% pension contribution. We offer a variety of share options and life assurance, and we have an impressive range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
You'll have access to heavily discounted flights for yourself and your loved ones, as well as free easyJet Plus membership, annual holiday vouchers, and a generous annual leave entitlement.
At easyJet holidays, we create unforgettable experiences for our customers, we strive to do the same for our people. As such we're committed to supporting our team with development opportunities and a welcoming atmosphere.
The role is full-time and based at our easyJet holidays HQ near Luton Airport. We operate a hybrid working model of 3 days per week in the office.
How to apply:
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward - so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At easyJet holidays, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We strongly encourage applications even if you feel you don’t meet every item in the criteria. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working, and we operate a hybrid working structure.
About easyJet holidays:
Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet holidays.
In 2019 we launched our easyJet holidays business, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices. We want to lead the industry by making sustainable travel affordable and accessible to everyone – and to do this we’re building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.
By joining us you’ll be part of the UK’s fastest growing tour operator and a company named as one of the Best Workplaces in Travel. You’ll be given autonomy to do your job, a platform to share your ideas, and you’ll get to work with the very best people in the industry – all to create experiences that customers will remember forever.
Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet holidays.
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