Data Engineer, Carwow
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Leveraging technology, media and innovation to reimagine car-changing
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Leveraging technology, media and innovation to reimagine car-changing
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head.
Role
Who you are
- While time spent in data engineering roles is important, we prioritize attitude, aptitude, and the kind of impact you’ve had over years' experience
- Have significant experience in software or data engineering, preferably in a senior or lead role
- Are highly proficient in writing Python and SQL
- Have extensive experience building and optimising complex ETL/ELT data pipelines
- Have used data transformation tools like dbt
- Are skilled in managing and optimising script dependencies with tools like Airflow
- Have substantial experience designing and maintaining data warehouses using Snowflake or similar technologies
- Experience leading and mentoring junior data engineers, and guiding teams through complex projects
- Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of data engineering practices and technologies within the organisation
- Nice to have: experience with Terraform, Ruby, data visualisation tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI), Amplitude, DevOps, Heroku, Kafka, AWS/GCP, etc
- You’re not expected to be an expert in all of these technologies and tools, we are happy to support your learning journey. If you’re unsure about any of the above, please apply
What the job involves
- We’re investing heavily in our Data Engineering capabilities at carwow, ensuring we have the expertise to deliver infrastructure and data-driven best practices that support the growing needs of our Data Analytics team
- We build our ETL pipelines in Python and SQL, using Airflow to automate workflows, with data ingested into a Snowflake warehouse from various in-house and 3rd party sources and Terraform to manage infrastructure
- Our tech stack is primarily Ruby on Rails using PostgreSQL, all hosted on Heroku
- We use Terraform to manage our infrastructure and encourage teams to be involved in how we deploy and run our code in Production
- You'll be supported by one of our Engineering Managers who are there to help you with your career progression and ensure that the team you are on are working as well as they can - continuously improving!
- We have a career progression framework that means you know what is expected of you and how you can progress through our career ladder and your EM will work with you to make sure you are happy, fulfilled, and doing the best work you can be doing
- ETL/ELT Data Pipelines: Leading the design, development, and maintenance of robust ETL/ELT data pipelines
- SQL Queries: Writing, optimising, and reviewing advanced SQL queries for data extraction and transformation
- Data Workflows: Implementing and managing sophisticated data workflows and dependencies using tools like Airflow
- Data Models and Warehouses: Designing, building, and maintaining advanced data models and data warehouses using Snowflake or similar technologies
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand complex data requirements and deliver efficient solutions
- Data Quality: Ensuring high data quality, integrity, and security across the data lifecycle
- Process Improvement: Continuously improving data engineering processes and infrastructure, and implementing best practices
Application process
- Talent Screen
- Take-home Assessment
- Hiring Manager and Culture Interview
- Pairing Interview
- System Design & Architecture
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Carwow believes there should be a better way to buy cars than the traditional method of visiting local dealerships and negotiating prices. The platform has simplified the car-buying process by allowing customers to easily find the exact car they want, including the preferred combination of optional extras while eliminating the need for haggling. This has made Carwow a popular choice for consumers looking for a more transparent and hassle-free experience.
As the largest web platform for new car sales in the UK, Germany, and Spain, Carwow has grown rapidly through innovative marketing strategies. One of its key tactics is leveraging it massive YouTube following, which boasts nearly 10M subscribers. The videos feature a mix of in-depth car reviews and entertaining drag races, helping to engage potential customers and drive traffic to the platform.
Over 10M customers now use the platform to buy and sell cars and in 2023, nearly £3B worth of cars were bought through the platform. Carwow continues to grow and innovate, and with its strong customer base and expanding partnerships, it's ready for continued success.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
56 people
Alice Flaye, Chief Business & Operations Officer
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jul 2024
$52m
SERIES F
Nov 2023
$3.9m
LATE VC
Total funding: $207.3m
Company benefits
- 🌴 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more!
- 📈 Employee-friendly share options
- 💰 Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution
- ❤️🩹 Vitality private healthcare insurance
- 💵 Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
- 💚 Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
- 👪 Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
- 🧒🏽 Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
- 🏖️ 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme
- 🧠 Generous learning and development budget
- 🖥️ £500/€550 home office budget
Company values
- Fuelled by change: Where others see difficulty, you see possibility – building new experiences, and consistently innovating to give drivers and partners what they need
- Fast and curious: Moving at speed is what sets you apart, even in the fast lane. You keep your eyes wide open for opportunities and chase them at pace
- Fearless at the wheel: You trust your instincts and thrive in autonomy. When it comes to your job and career, you’re the one in the driver’s seat – never a passenger
- Made for the extra mile: Others talk about going the extra mile – you see it as part of the journey. You always drive further for our partners and customers, and know that the race never ends at the finish line
- Road trip ready: Road trips are better with company. You champion your colleagues, thrive in a team, and know how to share the journey
- Expert Navigators: Even the best drivers open maps. Like all great navigators, you're constantly learning from those around you, pinpointing new routes to get you there faster
Company HQ
Victoria, London, UK
Leadership
David Santoro
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experienced Developer having previously worked at Barclays, ITV, ThoughtWorks, Xbright, and Confetti Network.
John Veichmanis
(CEO)Previously the CMO at Farfetch and Vice President of Global Search Marketing and Consumer Acquisition at Expedia.
Alice Flaye
(Chief Business & Operations Officer)Previously worked in People and Strategic Projects at Sproutl. Prior to that they spend 5 years at Farfetch in various Senior Legal roles.
Sally Foote
(Chief Commercial Officer - Sell My Car)Previously the Vice President of eCommerce at GoCompare. They also spent 6 years at 10 Digital Ladies as an Associate.
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