Senior Data Engineer at Deliveroo - London

Role Overview

Deliveroo is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Analytics Engineering team in London. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and scaling the core data and analytics platforms that empower data-driven decision-making across the entire organization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our data ecosystem and contribute to a world-class, unified analytics environment, especially as we integrate our platforms with DoorDash and Wolt.

Your primary focus will be on evolving our core data platform capabilities, from data modeling frameworks and batch/real-time data pipelines to governance solutions. You'll be responsible for automating, optimizing, and extending these systems to make data more discoverable, trustworthy, and actionable for analysts, data scientists, and business teams. This role demands a hands-on approach, combining deep technical expertise with a product mindset to deliver solutions that empower others and drive growth.

A Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into what your day-to-day might look like:

• Morning: Start your day by reviewing the performance and health of our critical data pipelines. Investigate any alerts or anomalies and take necessary steps to resolve them. Participate in a stand-up meeting with the Analytics Engineering team to discuss ongoing projects, roadblocks, and priorities for the day.
• Mid-day: Collaborate with data scientists to understand their data requirements for a new machine learning model. Design and implement a new data pipeline to ingest and transform the required data, ensuring its quality and reliability. Conduct code reviews for your peers, providing feedback on their contributions to the data platform.
• Afternoon: Work on automating the deployment of new data infrastructure using Terraform. Participate in a design discussion with the wider data engineering team to explore improvements to our data modeling framework. Document your work and share your knowledge with the team through internal wikis and presentations.
• Late Afternoon: Partner with a business analyst to troubleshoot a data quality issue in a key business report. Investigate the root cause of the issue and implement a fix to prevent it from recurring. Wrap up the day by planning your tasks for the following day and ensuring all critical tasks are on track.

Why London?

London is a global hub for technology and innovation, offering a vibrant and diverse environment for data engineers. Deliveroo's headquarters in London provides access to a wealth of talent, resources, and opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in the field. The city's thriving tech scene fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth, making it an ideal location for building a successful data engineering career.

Furthermore, Deliveroo's location in the heart of London provides easy access to cultural attractions, world-class restaurants, and a diverse range of social and recreational activities.

Career Path

At Deliveroo, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Data Engineer, you can progress along several career paths, including:

• Principal Data Engineer: Take on greater responsibility for the overall architecture and strategy of our data platform, leading major projects and mentoring other engineers.
• Staff Data Engineer: Focus on deep technical expertise, becoming a recognized authority in a specific area of data engineering, such as data pipelines, data modeling, or data governance.
• Engineering Manager: Lead and manage a team of data engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and support to help them achieve their full potential.
• Architect: Work cross-functionally to design solutions for various data needs across the business.

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A salary range of £70,000 - £110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Pension plan.
• Private healthcare.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Free Deliveroo Plus.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Deliveroo Culture

At Deliveroo, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We are passionate about building the future of food and creating a positive impact on our communities. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced data engineer who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

FAQ

1. What is Deliveroo's mission? Deliveroo’s mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders.
2. What does the Analytics Engineering team do? The Analytics Engineering team designs, builds, and scales the core data and analytics platforms that power decision-making across Deliveroo.
3. What technologies do you use? We use a modern data stack including Prefect/Airflow, Python, dbt, Kubernetes, Kafka, AWS, and Terraform.
4. What is the career progression like? You can progress to roles like Principal Data Engineer, Staff Data Engineer, or Engineering Manager.
5. What is the company culture like? We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
6. What are the benefits? We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, pension plan, private healthcare, and more.
7. Is there opportunities for relocation? Relocation assistance may be available. Please inquire with the recruiting team.
8. Is visa sponsorship available? Visa sponsorship may be available. Please inquire with the recruiting team.
9. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a technical screen, a coding interview, and a behavioral interview.
10. How does Deliveroo approach data governance? We support and optimise governance and metadata systems to improve discoverability, trust, and compliance across data assets.