Senior Data Engineer (Governance & Compliance)

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!

Do you have a keen interest in problem-solving and experience with keeping data landscapes optimised? Trustpilot is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our team!

The Task Awaits:

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.

Your role as a Senior Data Engineer:

• 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, with an extra 5 days holiday allocated after your 1 year anniversary (prorated) 
• 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
• Comprehensive health package, pension, and full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Central office with  a laid-back vibe and constant buzz of different languages being spoken everywhere you go It’s complete with a coffee bar, canteen, and table tennis and has a wide variety of refreshments available - you can opt-in for breakfast and lunch at an affordable price
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials
• Opportunity to join the Trustpilot Social Club for a small monthly fee and attend regular social and leisure activities like go-karting, cooking classes, and escape rooms 
• Employee discounts to restaurants and shops

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Trustpilot we want to create a welcoming atmosphere of belonging, for every Trustie, where you don’t need to 'fit in', you can just be you, your true self. A place where you’re treated fairly, your perspective is valued, and you’re empowered to do the best work of your life. Trustpilot is committed to this vision. We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. Join us in advancing a more inclusive tech industry!

Still not sure?

We are Open to All, which means we want everyone to feel like they can see themselves at Trustpilot. We're keen to hear about your experiences as well as how you can help to create a fantastic culture for our amazing Trusties. So, don't worry if you're look