Senior Data Engineer
@ ElasticStage

Hybrid
$150,000
Hybrid
Posted 23 days ago

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About Senior Data Engineer at elasticStage

elasticStage is redefining the music industry with revolutionary on-demand vinyl and CD production technology. We empower music creators globally, partnering with record labels, streaming services, and artists to deliver physical media easily and affordably.

Role Overview

The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and scale the data systems powering our web platform and factory operations. As our first dedicated data hire, you'll set the benchmarks for data architecture, ensuring reliable pipelines and a consolidated source of truth for analytics and future AI/ML advancements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable data architecture using Snowflake, AWS Aurora/RDS, and core AWS services.
  • Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines across various data sources including web data and factory telemetry.
  • Ensure data reliability and governance through monitoring, alerting, and best practices.
  • Define data models and establish standards for data quality and security.
  • Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams to smooth data integrations.
  • Provide analytics-ready datasets for BI, reporting, and stakeholder insights.
  • Optimize cost, performance, and security across the data stack.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong experience in data engineering within fast-scaling tech environments.
  • Deep expertise with Snowflake, including architecture and performance tuning.
  • Robust knowledge of AWS Aurora/RDS and relational database design.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python or similar languages for data pipelines.
  • Familiarity with modern data tools such as Airflow, dbt, Kafka, Fivetran, and AWS Glue.
  • Architectural mindset balancing scalability, performance, and cost.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with manufacturing, IoT, or factory systems data.
  • Knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI).
  • Passion for music, media, or the creative industries.

What We Offer

  • Industry-leading salary package.
  • 25 days paid holiday.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Modern tech office environment.
  • Medical insurance.

Work Location

This is a hybrid role based in London, King's Cross with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Architecture
  • ETL/ELT Pipeline
  • Snowflake
  • AWS Aurora
  • Data Governance
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Data Modeling
  • Monitoring
  • Scalability
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How to Get Hired at ElasticStage

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight Snowflake and AWS skills.
  • Showcase project work: Emphasize scalable data solutions.
  • Research elasticStage: Understand their disruptive music tech.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and design questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Snowflake architecture best practices.
Practice building ETL pipelines in Python.
Brush up on AWS Aurora and RDS configurations.
Study modern data tooling and monitoring techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss teamwork in data projects.
Explain handling high-pressure deadlines.
Describe conflict resolution with peers.
Show adaptability to fast-changing environments.

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