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Data Engineer
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About The Company
Ocho is a pioneering technology company that has quietly established itself as an essential infrastructure provider for the global retail industry over the past two decades. Starting from a single office in 2005, Ocho has expanded its operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, connecting thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers worldwide. The company's innovative platform supports billions of consumer interactions annually and continues to scale rapidly to meet the evolving demands of the retail ecosystem. Recognized as a Great Place to Work across seven countries, Ocho prides itself on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment that attracts top talent from around the globe.
About The Role
Ocho is seeking a highly experienced Staff Data Engineer to join its Belfast-based team, offering a hybrid or remote working arrangement. As a key member of the Insights team, you will have full ownership of designing, building, and maintaining large-scale, distributed data pipelines and storage systems that underpin critical decision-making processes for some of the world’s leading retail brands. This is a senior, hands-on role that requires technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities. You will be instrumental in shaping the architecture of our data infrastructure, setting engineering standards, and influencing how the platform scales as the business continues to grow. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our data systems, supporting billions of consumer interactions and enabling data-driven insights at a global level.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience designing and building robust, scalable, and distributed data systems and pipelines.
- Proficiency with orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Dagster.
- Extensive experience with data transformation and analytics tools including dbt, Spark, SQL, Athena/Trino, Redshift, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, along with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control with git, agile methodologies, and containerization technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
- Desirable: Experience with event-driven architectures, streaming technologies such as Kafka or Flink, and prior technical leadership or mentoring experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain large-scale, distributed data pipelines and storage solutions that support core business functions.
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of the data infrastructure, implementing best practices for data quality and security.
- Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to improve efficiency across the platform.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data science, analytics, and engineering, to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Champion software engineering best practices, including code quality, documentation, and testing standards.
- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues within distributed systems to minimize downtime and maintain operational excellence.
- Mentor and influence other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance the data platform’s capabilities.
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Benefits
Ocho offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements based in Belfast, with options for remote work. The company promotes a modern, open-source-first engineering culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement within a globally expanding organization. Ocho also fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the company’s growth and success, providing a unique opportunity to work on a platform processing data at a truly global scale.
Equal Opportunity
Ocho is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and drives better business outcomes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our journey of building transformative data solutions for the retail industry.
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