Senior Data Engineer (Governance & Compliance)

Trustpilot, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to enhance their data governance framework. This role focuses on implementing technical solutions that ensure data trustworthiness and compliance. Ideal candidates should have strong software engineering skills, experience with cloud technologies, and proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Python. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible working options, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package + bonus

25 days holiday per year

Paid parental leave

Health cash plan

Paid volunteering days

Access to mindfulness app

Cycle-to-work scheme

Central office location with snacks

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a data governance or data compliance role.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language like Python or Java.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects from inception to deployment.
• Deep focus on software engineering with an emphasis on data-centric systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data governance strategies.
• Drive data ownership across engineering teams.
• Create scalable pipelines for automating data governance.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Teamwork

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

GCP

BigQuery

Kafka

Airflow

Airbyte

DataHub

Job description

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, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment
• 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
• Pension and life insurance Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Central office location complete with all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company‑wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials
• Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts, and more.

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 looking at this job description and feel like you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!

Trustpilot is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and where different viewpoints and experiences are valued and respected. Trustpilot will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status. Together, we are the heart of trust.

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