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Senior Data Engineer (Governance & Compliance)

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

At Trustpilot, we're on an incredible journey. We're a profitable, high-growth FTSE-250 company with a big vision: to become the universal symbol of trust. We run the world's largest independent consumer review platform, and while we've come a long way, there's still so much exciting work to do. Come join us at the heart of trust!


Calling Trailblazing Senior Data Engineers!


Join to apply for the Senior Data Engineer (Governance & Compliance) role at Trustpilot.


Description

As a Senior Data Engineer 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. Your skills will directly contribute to our commitment to data responsibility and enhance our data processes for future developments.


Responsibilities

  • Help to 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 our 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 but not limited to 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 to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
  • Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
  • Pension and life insurance
  • Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7 EAP
  • Full access to Headspace for mindfulness
  • Paid parental leave
  • Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme
  • Central office location with amenities and refreshments
  • Regular opportunities to connect with Trusties through events and social activities
  • Access to discounts on Travel, Electronics, Fashion, Fitness, Cinema, and more
  • Independent financial advice and mortgage broker services
  • Talent acceleration programs: Fast-track your career with tailored development programs

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion


Trustpilot is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere of belonging for every Trustie. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves, be fairly treated, and have their perspectives valued. We are an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas.


Still not sure?


We are Open to All and welcome you to share your experiences and how you can contribute to our culture. If you don’t meet all the requirements, we’d still like to hear from you.


About Us


Trustpilot began in 2007 with the idea of being the universal symbol of trust, connecting consumers and businesses through reviews. We are open, independent, and impartial, helping consumers make the right choices and businesses to build trust, grow and improve.


Today, we have more than 300 million reviews and 64 million monthly active users. We have more than 1,000 employees and are headquartered in Copenhagen with global offices.


We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and where different viewpoints and experiences are valued and respected.



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