Data Platform Team Lead, aroundhome

Salary not provided

AWS

Kafka

Airflow

Terraform

Spark

Expert level

Berlin

Remote from Germany

Marketplace for household products and services

Posted today

Marketplace for household products and services

201-500 employees

B2CB2BMarketplaceLead generationInterior designHome improvementConsumer GoodsConsumer Appliances

Posted today

Salary not provided

AWS

Kafka

Airflow

Terraform

Spark

Expert level

Berlin

Remote from Germany

201-500 employees

B2CB2BMarketplaceLead generationInterior designHome improvementConsumer GoodsConsumer Appliances

Company mission

To provide good recommendations to help customers make better decisions and realize all the big projects around the home with less stress.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Proven experience (10+ years) in a data engineering role, preferably in a B2C or marketplace environment, partnering with product managers and engineering teams
Demonstrated experience (5+ years) leading and managing data engineering/platform teams, as well as excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence the organization (as a whole)
Strong technical background with practical, hands-on experience in Data Engineering activities using technology such as (but not limited to) Kafka, Apache Spark, Airflow, Terraform, AWS services. Nice to have: Machine Learning Operations in cloud environments
Proven track record in modernizing and scaling the data infrastructure while building a data platform-oriented organization
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, balancing long-term investment, and thriving in a fast-paced work environment

What the job involves

We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Data Platform Manager to lead and inspire our team of Data Engineers
You will report to the Director of Technology and work closely with the Team Leads Technology to ensure reliable, scalable, and accessible data across the company, while also acting as a driver who ensures that data governance and data quality aspects are taken care of. Touchpoints with other functional areas include Product, Marketing, and Product Analytics
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5 experienced Data Engineers (collectively bringing 26 years of experience at Aroundhome), fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
Own and evolve the data platform, shaping the strategy and roadmap, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and easy to use for all product/engineering and analytics teams
Work closely with the engineering, analytics, and product teams, as well as with business stakeholders, to understand their needs, translate them into platform capabilities, and remove barriers to data access and usage
Oversee and contribute to the architecture design and implementation of our data infrastructure, applying best practices and modern technological solutions
Champion key pillars such as infrastructure and reporting, data enablement and literacy, and data governance, fostering a culture of trust and excellence
Track platform adoption, gather feedback, and continuously enhance the organizational experience
Influence a data-driven company culture, promoting and enabling data-driven decision-making, and advocating for the adoption of the data platform across departments

Our take

Energy bills are rising rapidly and the environment impact of household power consumption has never been so apparent. Homeowners are looking for a way to reduce costs and emissions, but finding reliable and expert advice can be difficult. Aroundhome exists to solve this problem - by matching homeowners with local companies who can assist with anything home-related, from kitchen design to solar panels installation.

Aroundhome is a well-known name in this field. Founded in 2008, it has grown to become the largest online broker for household products and services in Germany. It has carved out this position by its responsiveness - homeowners searching on its platform are directed to providers who have staff available to discuss the project on live chat. While large local competitors exist such as MyHammer which links tradespeople to customers, Aroundhome's more comprehensive approach which includes products and other household services sets it apart.

The company was acquired by NuCom group in 2019, which is part of ProSiebenSat.1, a German mass media company. This will allow Aroundhome to take advantage of the group's advertising reach and cross-promote with other large companies within the group. It is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing market of people who are working from home, and have its sights set on becoming the largest home services provider worldwide.