Senior Staff Data Engineer, Principal Data Engineer

Summary

Join Pleo's Data Platform Group as a Senior Staff/Principal Data Engineer to contribute to data and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with various teams, including Product, Engineering, and Business, to develop data solutions driving product innovation and business outcomes. You will shape Pleo's data landscape, lead strategic projects, and mentor others. This role requires expertise in building and managing data infrastructure at scale, using technologies like Python, AWS, dbt, Airflow, and Kubernetes. You'll partner with engineers, analysts, and data scientists to unlock data's potential. Pleo offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Have a strong background in building and managing data infrastructure at scale, with expertise in Python, AWS, dbt, Airflow, and Kubernetes
• Can effectively translate business and product requirements into technical data solutions

Responsibilities

• Partner with product and business teams to develop data strategies that enable new features and improve user experience
• Drive key strategic projects across the organisation, dipping in and out as needed to provide leadership and hands-on support
• Support multiple teams across Pleo in delivering impactful data and analytics solutions
• Build data products that directly support Pleo's product roadmap and business goals
• Collaborate with the VP of Data and other data leaders to set the vision for Pleo’s data strategy and ensure alignment with company objectives
• Enhance our data infrastructure and pipelines to improve scalability, performance, and data quality
• Experiment with and implement innovative technologies to keep Pleo’s data stack at the forefront of the industry
• Mentor engineers, analysts, and data scientists to foster growth and build a world-class data team

Preferred Qualifications

• Are excited by the opportunity to work across diverse teams, aligning initiatives and driving company-wide impact with a ‘data as a product’ mindset
• Love being hands-on with modern data tools and technology while also contributing to strategic decision-making
• Enjoy the balance of diving into challenging projects while mentoring and coaching others to succeed
• Are naturally curious and enthusiastic about experimenting with new tech to solve complex problems
• Take pride in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and learning across an organisation
• Are an effective bridge-builder who creates strong partnerships across engineering, product, and business teams
• Are an inspiring leader who can tackle complex challenges with creativity and clarity
• Balance innovation and pragmatism, knowing when to go deep and when to deliver quickly
• Are a trusted mentor who uplifts and develops those around you
• Actively seek and share knowledge, contributing to a culture of continuous learning
• Have a knack for bringing people together and aligning them towards shared goals
• Are someone they’d love to have coffee with (virtual or not)

Benefits

• A Pleo card for effortless work-related spending
• Catered lunches in select offices or a monthly lunch allowance for remote employees
• Comprehensive private health insurance to keep you healthy and happy
• 25 days of annual leave , plus public holidays and the option to buy five additional days
• Flexibility/remote work options to fit your lifestyle
• Wellbeing days to recharge when you need it most
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other tools for personal and professional growth
• Paid parental leave to support your growing family