[Hiring] Lead Data Engineer @Midnite

Role Description

We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to drive the next phase of our data strategy at Midnite. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll set the technical direction, own the design and scalability of our data infrastructure, and ensure the team delivers high-quality, impactful solutions.

• Work across the full data lifecycle from ingestion and modelling to orchestration, monitoring, and analytics enablement.
• Mentor engineers and shape engineering best practices.
• Partner with our leadership team to ensure our data function drives strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data engineering, with at least 2+ years in a lead or equivalent role.
• Proven track record of designing and scaling data platforms in a high-growth or start-up environment.
• Strong expertise in Python and SQL, with deep experience in orchestration frameworks (Dagster, Airflow, Prefect).
• Advanced knowledge of data modelling and architecture (Kimball dimensional modelling, Data Vault etc).
• Hands-on experience with dbt, modern data warehouses, and AWS.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.

Requirements

• Own the technical strategy for data engineering, ensuring our stack scales with the business.
• Design, maintain, and evolve robust data pipelines and architecture to support low latency batch use cases.
• Oversee the implementation of data models and frameworks that support analytics and business intelligence.
• Drive engineering best practices across testing, monitoring, version control, and automation.
• Lead code reviews, enforce quality standards, and ensure technical debt is managed proactively.
• Manage and mentor engineers, supporting career development and creating a culture of excellence.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing tools and methods that future-proof the data platform.

Benefits

• Shape our future: Play a key role in our team's success, where your voice matters, and you'll have a direct impact on shaping Midnite's future.
• Connect and unwind: Take part in our quarterly gatherings where our community comes together to bond and have fun.
• Comprehensive health coverage: Look after your well-being with our outstanding zero-excess health insurance plan, which includes optical and dental coverage.
• Simplify life: Take advantage of our nursery salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to conveniently pay your child's nursery fees straight from your paycheck.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy 25 paid holidays a year, plus generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, supporting you during life's most important moments.
• Productive home office: We provide everything you need for a comfortable and ergonomic home setup, ensuring you're as productive as possible.
• Flexible working: We embrace flexible working, allowing you to adjust your schedule when life's unexpected moments arise.
• Latest tech made easy: With our salary sacrifice schemes, you can upgrade to the latest gadgets, household items, and mobile tech without the upfront cost.
• Exclusive perks: Enjoy a wide range of discounts on retailers, groceries, and subscriptions, making life a little more affordable.
• Grow with us: Expand your skills through internal and external learning opportunities while benefiting from access to mentorship programs that support your development.
• Transparent compensation: We provide competitive pay with clear team bandings and salary grids, ensuring that salary discussions are simple and fair.
• Constructive feedback: We foster a transparent culture, encouraging individual feedback and review sessions to help everyone improve.
• Work from anywhere: Whether it's a cosy cottage in the Cotswolds or anywhere else, enjoy the freedom of working remotely.