Senior Data Engineer

Are you ready to revolutionize university and career guidance through technology as our Staff Engineer? Would you like to help us develop innovative data strategies, manage a dynamic team and generate game-changing data-driven insights to drive growth and enhance user experience?

Who is BridgeU?

At BridgeU, we are on a mission to break down barriers and empower students to reach their full potential. We believe that talent knows no boundaries, and we are here to help students identify the best opportunities, wherever they are.

Our cutting-edge technology connects universities with the most promising secondary schools and students in more than 140 countries, making finding the perfect match for their programs and courses easier than ever. We are the market leader in university and career guidance software for international and globally-minded secondary schools.

With BridgeU, you will be at the cutting edge of education technology, making a real tangible difference in the lives of students worldwide. So join us on this exciting journey of discovery and opportunity!

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a Staff Data Engineer with experience in leading data teams. The role will be hands-on, with approximately half your time spent supporting, guiding, and growing the data function within BridgeU.

• At least 8 years of Data Engineering and a minimum of 1 year leading a data function
• Strong skills in Python programming and data manipulation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large data sets
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, PowerBI)
• Knowledge of Python API building and data warehousing technologies (e.g. Kimball)
• Experience with pipelines, GCP/AWS, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, good communication skills, and ed-tech experience preferred
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in statistics, maths, or computer science

What will you be doing?

As the Staff Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data strategies that support the company's mission to revolutionise the education industry through technology.

You will also lead a multi-disciplinary team of various data roles (scientist, analyst, engineer, etc.) and work closely with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven insights and solutions that drive growth and improve the overall user experience.

What will you get in return?

Flexibility - Many of our employees work flexibly in several different ways, including part-time, flexed hours during the working day, and we offer the possibility of either fully remote, office-based in London, or a blend of hybrid working that suits you. We aim to accommodate as many different circumstances as possible as we recognize that flexibility varies for everyone. We can’t guarantee your exact preference, but we encourage discussing the flexibility you need to see how we can make it work.

Additionally, we offer

• 25 days of annual leave per year (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year and additional paid volunteering leave
• Employer’s pension scheme
• Medical Benefits
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
• Company-funded social events
• Investment in your professional development and opportunities for career progression
• A comfortable office in London
• A variety of benefits and corporate discounts
• Access to confidential counseling as well as financial and legal advice from our Employee Assistance Programme
• An open and democratic work culture where everyone can contribute, learn and teach
• Company-paid subscription to Calm
• Personal development: the company can fund books, courses and conferences to aid your learning and growth
• An annual offsite: we organize a retreat once a year where the entire company gets together

Equal Opportunities

We are a global team with a global mindset and treasure diversity as one of our core values. We are always looking to diversify our team’s talent.

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership. If you feel you may not meet all the criteria in the job specification but have the potential to do the role, we’d still love to hear from you.