Data Engineering Lead

Are you ready to revolutionise university and careers guidance through tech as our Data Engineering Lead? To help us develop innovative data strategies, lead a dynamic team, and create game-changing data-driven insights that 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 talent knows no boundaries, and we’re here to help students discover the best opportunities, wherever they may be.

Our cutting-edge software connects universities with the most promising secondary schools and students in over 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 can expect to be at the forefront of education technology, making a real tangible difference in the lives of students around the world. So join us on this exciting journey of discovery and opportunity!

What are we looking for?

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

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

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What will you be doing?

As the Data Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data strategies that support the company’s mission of revolutionising the education industry through technology.

In addition, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team of different 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?

We have a flexible approach to work-life balance, operating in a remote-first way. Although we have a cool Central London office if you want to use it. We’ll help you get set up with the essentials to work from home. And you’ll get to work alongside our fantastic team of ambitious, focused, and friendly colleagues. We also offer an attractive range of additional benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
• Employer’s pension scheme
• Opportunities for flexible working hours, encouraging everyone to have a healthy work-life balance
• Company-funded social events
• Investment in your professional development and opportunities for career progression
• A comfortable and covid-secure office in London
• A range of attractive benefits and corporate discounts
• Access to confidential counselling 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 help you learn and grow
• Annual offsite: we organise a retreat once a year where the whole company gets together

Equal Opportunities

We are a global team with a global mindset, cherishing and protecting diversity as one of our core values. We are always looking to diversify the talent in our team.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief, marriage or civil partnership. If you feel you don’t quite meet all the criteria in the job spec but have the potential to do the role, we’d still love to hear from you.