Senior Data Engineer @ Deliveroo
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About Deliveroo
Deliveroo’s mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, connecting consumers, restaurants, shops, and riders. The company leverages market-leading technology and an unrivalled network to bring convenience and selection to customers while using its platform as a force for good.
The Role
As a Senior Data Engineer on the Analytics Engineering team, you will help design, build, and scale core data and analytics platforms that inform decision-making across Deliveroo. This hands-on engineering position requires a mix of deep technical expertise and a product-oriented mindset, ensuring reliability, performance, and ease-of-use for analytics engineers, data scientists, and business teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust data platform components.
- Develop automation and tooling to improve scalability and data quality.
- Enhance platform reliability and participate in on-call rotations.
- Support governance and metadata systems for better data discoverability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including global partners at DoorDash and Wolt.
Skillset
Experience in modern data engineering technologies such as Prefect/Airflow, Python, dbt, Kubernetes, and Kafka is essential. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud services (e.g., AWS with Terraform) is valued. You should have a solid understanding of data pipelines, orchestration, and data modelling, combined with a product-focused approach to develop scalable, maintainable, and automated data systems.
Workplace & Benefits
Deliveroo prioritizes the welfare of its employees with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and annual leave. Benefits vary by country, so please consult with your recruiter for detailed information.
Diversity
Deliveroo celebrates diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to join, valuing passion for food and a collaborative spirit above all else.
Key skills/competency
- Data Engineering
- Data Pipelines
- Automation
- Python
- Airflow
- dbt
- Kubernetes
- Kafka
- Infrastructure as Code
- Cloud Services
How to Get Hired at Deliveroo
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Deliveroo's culture: Learn their mission, values, and recent news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight data engineering and Python skills.
- Showcase projects: Emphasize automation and platform scalability.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review data pipelines and cloud infrastructure.