Senior Data Engineer (IC + Team Lead)
Description For Senior Data Engineer (IC + Team Lead)
Ravio is a fast-growing startup that's revolutionizing how companies handle compensation. As the European leader serving over 1,200 clients, we're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to take on a dual role as both an Individual Contributor and Team Lead. This position offers a unique 50/50 split between hands-on engineering and leadership responsibilities.
The role involves driving the development of our data platform while managing a small team of data engineers. You'll be working with technologies like Python, GCP, and PostgreSQL to build and maintain critical data pipelines. The position reports to the Head of Data and works closely with the co-founder/CPTO.
We're looking for someone with 6+ years of data engineering experience and at least 2 years in team leadership. You'll be responsible for shaping the data roadmap, ensuring data quality, and fostering a positive team culture. The role offers significant growth opportunities in both technical and management tracks.
Our tech stack includes Python, GCP services, PostgreSQL, and modern CI/CD practices. We offer competitive compensation (£100,000 - £120,000), equity, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work culture. This is an opportunity to join a company where data is central to the mission of ensuring fair compensation for everyone.
If you're passionate about using data to drive business decisions, enjoy both coding and leading teams, and want to make a real impact on how companies approach compensation, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer (IC + Team Lead)
- Be a senior technical contributor in data engineering team
- Shape and implement the data roadmap
- Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices
- Manage data engineering team processes and ways of working
- Partner with engineers, product managers and broader team
- Coach and line manage data engineers
- Foster team culture in the Data team
Requirements For Senior Data Engineer (IC + Team Lead)
- 6+ years experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a team leadership role
- Expertise in at least one high level language: Python, Julia, R, Matlab, Go
- Familiarity working with terraform, cloud logs, SQL databases
- Experience working with production systems, CI/CD
- Proven ability to mentor engineers, set team goals, and drive execution
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Excellent listener and communicator
Benefits For Senior Data Engineer (IC + Team Lead)
- 37 days paid time off (25 days holiday + 4 wellness days + 8 public holidays)
- Up to 6% pension matching scheme
- £60 a month wellness allowance
- Private healthcare cover with AXA
- Personal worldwide travel insurance
- Income protection insurance
- 16 weeks fully paid birthing parent leave
- 8 weeks fully paid leave for non-birthing parents
- Company equity stake
