Remote Data Platform Engineer

Description:

• Treatwell is seeking a passionate and skilled Data Platform Engineer to join their diverse Data Platform team.
• The role involves building and maintaining scalable, secure, and innovative data solutions to support data-driven decisions.
• The Data Platform team provides tools and infrastructure for analysts, engineers, and business users to make timely and accurate data-driven decisions.
• Responsibilities include managing, building, and leveraging various data tools such as processing pipelines, streaming mechanisms, observability tools, data integrity frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• The engineer will work within a cross-functional Agile team, writing and shipping high-quality code frequently.
• The team primarily uses Python and Terraform, with a tech stack that includes open-source platforms like Airbyte, Grafana, and DBT Core.
• Services are run on Amazon AWS technologies including ECS, Lambda, Cloudwatch, Redshift, S3, EMR, and Secrets Manager, along with third-party tools like Fivetran, Looker, and Slack.
• Key tasks include collaborating to build a robust data platform, managing data platform infrastructure and security, overseeing Redshift Data Warehouse performance, and ensuring observability of data pipelines.
• The engineer will also partner with data product managers, support analytics engineers, align infrastructure design with best practices, and contribute to the strategy of the Data Platform.

Requirements:

• Experience with data integration tools, preferably Airbyte, and orchestration tools like Airflow.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience in building scalable data tools and adhering to test-driven development using Docker.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ideally on AWS.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI and complex CI/CD pipeline management.
• Experience managing data platform infrastructure, including maintaining Redshift or similar data warehouses.
• Knowledge of monitoring and visualization tools like Prometheus and Grafana for platform observability.
• Strong emphasis on creating technical documentation for cross-functional alignment and knowledge sharing.
• A strong team player who excels in Agile, high-performance teams and can articulate complex technical matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for contributing to the broader data platform strategy and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities focused on resolving complex technical issues.

Benefits:

• Employees receive 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Monthly £40 Treatwell vouchers are provided for personal use.
• Mental health support is available through a partnership with Plumm.
• The position is 100% remote with flexible working arrangements.
• Growth funds are allocated for personal and professional development.
• All necessary tools and devices, such as a laptop, monitor, and keyboard, are supplied to perform the job effectively.