About The Team:

The Data Engineering Team within the Data & Business Intelligence Team is at the heart of HelloFresh UKs operational success. We design & implement bespoke data processing workflows tailored to the unique needs of the UK marketplace, while ensuring alignment with global data engineering strategies. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the UK data enablement function, with a focus on optimizing & scaling our data pipelines, improving the architecture of existing systems, & providing technical leadership to shape the future of our data landscape.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Architectural Leadership: Provide architectural vision & technical leadership for the design, enhancement, & scalability of the UKs data processing workflows. Ensure solutions are aligned with the broader global data architecture, & ensure future-proofing of the data pipelines.
• ETL & Automation Excellence: Lead the development of specialized ETL workflows, ensuring they are fully automated & optimized for performance using tools like Apache Airflow, Snowflake, & other cloud-based technologies. Drive improvements across all stages of the ETL cycle, including data extraction, transformation, & loading.
• Infrastructure & Pipeline Enhancement: Spearhead the upgrading of existing ETL pipelines, with a focus on automation, scalability, & quality. Ensure the infrastructure is future-proof by continually refining & optimizing the Snowflake data environment & ensuring seamless integration with the broader technical ecosystem.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Provide mentorship & guidance to junior engineers, setting a high standard for coding practices, system design, & problem-solving. Foster a culture of continuous learning & improvement within the team.

Who You Are:

• Extensive Experience: You have 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong foundation in designing, building, & maintaining complex data pipelines & architectures. You are proficient in SQL, Python, & cloud-based data environments.
• Snowflake & ETL Expertise: You have significant experience working with Snowflake data environments & other cloud technologies. You are deeply familiar with ETL processing across multiple data sources, & have a clear understanding of how to design scalable, efficient, & automated ETL pipelines.
• Architectural Prowess: You bring architectural expertise in designing data ecosystems & scalable data processing workflows. You understand the complexities of working with distributed data systems, & know how to design for performance, reliability, & cost-effectiveness.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge: You have hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS services like S3, EMR, Glue, & Athena. You are familiar with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) & orchestration tools like Airflow.

What you will get in return:

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
Company pension scheme
Gym membership
Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
Electric vehicle scheme
Mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme
Dog friendly office! (London site only)
If in the office, enjoy a free breakfast every day
Eye care scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Group Life Assurance

Location: The HelloFresh Farm, 60 Worship Street, EC2A 2EZ, London 

Hybrid Working Policy
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home & in the office. For more details on eligibility & how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.