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Lead Data Engineer
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
Lead Data Engineer at Massive Rocket responsible for designing and delivering scalable data solutions for clients, leading data engineering initiatives and building pipelines and models across modern cloud data platforms.
At a glance
- Employment
- Employee or contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – C1
What you'll do
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across batch and real-time data architectures
- Develop and optimise data models, transformations, and workflows using SQL, Python, and dbt
- Build and maintain integrations across cloud data platforms, warehouses, and external data sources
- Improve database performance, data reliability, and cost efficiency through monitoring and optimisation
- Implement data quality checks, unit tests, and validation processes to maintain data integrity
- Translate customer engagement and CRM data requirements into actionable data models and pipelines that power Braze and other platforms
- Work with customer events, user attributes, identity resolution, and data synchronisation to support personalised customer experiences
- Collaborate with Data, Analytics, CRM, and CDP teams to align technical solutions with client requirements and business goals
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and best practices to engineers and help drive continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities to use AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve engineering productivity and data workflows
- Support multiple client engagements, communicate technical recommendations clearly, and adapt to changing priorities
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or a similar technical role, with strong ownership of architecture, implementation, and optimisation
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with SQL, data modelling, and ETL/ELT processes
- 2+ years of experience using Python to build data applications and transformations
- Practical experience with dbt and modular data transformation
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and modern data integration tools
- Strong understanding of data architecture, pipeline design, database performance, testing, and data quality
- Experience translating business and customer engagement requirements into reliable data solutions
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in an agency or consulting environment, managing multiple clients and adapting to changing priorities
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning, and using AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills (C1 level or equivalent)
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Hightouch, mParticle, or Databricks
- Snowflake SnowPro Advanced: Architect or Data Engineer certification
- Experience with customer data platforms (CDPs), identity resolution, audience activation, and real-time data synchronisation
- Familiarity with Braze, CRM platforms, and customer engagement data models
- Experience with other cloud data warehouses, such as BigQuery or Redshift
- Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Understanding of data governance, privacy, security, and access controls
- Exposure to AI/ML architectures, cloud-native AI services, or agentic workflows
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
Benefits
- Rocket-Fuelled Growth – Big challenges, fast learning, and the chance to level up quicker than anywhere else
- A Culture That Actually Gives a Damn – Supportive, positive, and built around people who want to see you win
- A Global Crew – Collaborate with brilliant teammates across Europe, the US, and beyond
- Remote-First for Life – Work from wherever you feel your best
- Real Career Momentum – Clear progression, real ownership, and space to grow into your next chapter
- Moments That Matter – Meetups, events, and team experiences that make the journey unforgettable
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About Massive Rocket
A rapidly scaling Braze and Snowflake agency
Massive Rocket is a rapidly scaling Braze and Snowflake agency that builds human experiences at scale, powered by cutting-edge web, mobile, cloud, data, and AI technologies. In just five years, the company has grown at speed and is gearing up for its next milestone: hitting $100M in revenue.
Mission
To transform how digital marketing, product, and engineering teams connect.
Key facts
- Digital marketing and data agency
- Grown at speed in just five years
- Gearing up for a milestone of $100M in revenue
- Global crew collaborating across Europe, the US, and beyond
- Operates a BYOD policy
- Not able to offer sponsorship at the moment
What they value
- Ownership
- Collaboration
- Growth