Cloud Data Engineer - E-commerce Analytics

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Wayfair is a leading e-commerce company based in the United Kingdom, founded in 2002 with a mission to make a positive impact on people's lives through sustainable and affordable home decor. With over 20 million active customers and a global presence, Wayfair continues to innovate and grow at an exceptional rate. Our company culture values diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration, and we strive to create a great place to work for our employees. With numerous achievements and awards under our belt, Wayfair is an exciting and dynamic place to be.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Cloud Data Engineer - E-commerce Analytics at Wayfair, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing scalable data infrastructure to drive business insights and decision-making. Reporting to the Head of Data Engineering, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a robust data pipeline, ensuring seamless integration with our e-commerce platform. Your work will have a direct impact on Wayfair's continued growth and success.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze and improve data processing workflows to increase efficiency and data quality.

Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Apache Beam, Apache Spark, and Apache Kafka.

Collaborate with data scientists to develop and deploy machine learning models.

Develop and maintain a robust data catalog using tools like Apache Atlas and AWS Glue.

Ensure data security, compliance, and governance through proper implementation of data encryption, access controls, and auditing.

Work closely with the data engineering team to design and implement data warehousing and business intelligence solutions.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in cloud data engineering and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on cloud-based infrastructure.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.

Strong understanding of data processing frameworks like Apache Beam, Apache Spark, and Apache Kafka.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Scala.

Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence tools like Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Tableau.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience with streaming data processing using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or Apache Storm.

Certification in data engineering, cloud computing, or related fields.

Experience with collaborative development tools like Git, Jenkins, and CircleCI.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and a generous sick leave policy.

A comprehensive health insurance package, including private medical insurance and employee assistance program.

A defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of 5%.

A generous learning and development budget, including training courses, conference attendance, and certification programs.

A hybrid remote and office work policy, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

A collaborative and dynamic team culture with regular team-building activities and social events.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Data Engineering team is a close-knit group of experienced professionals passionate about building scalable and efficient data infrastructure. We value collaboration, open communication, and continuous learning, and we're always looking for ways to improve and innovate. Recent projects include the development of a real-time data pipeline for our e-commerce platform and the implementation of a data catalog using Apache Atlas.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications for the position. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we expect to hold interviews within 2-3 weeks of receipt of application.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	FULL TIME
Location	London, GB
Address	25, King's Road, SW3 4LR
Salary	GBP 55,000 – 75,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Wayfair
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Wayfair. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.