Base pay range

UK FoodTech Start-up | Data & Insights Engineer | London (hybrid) | £55K + Share Options + 20% Bonus

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About the Company

Our client is an exciting UK FoodTech start-up on a mission to redefine how original food brands reach consumers. Often described as “the record label of food,” they combine brand development, technology, and franchise operations to bring trend-setting food concepts to hundreds of neighbourhoods nationwide. The company partners with up-and-coming food brands, helping them scale rapidly through a network of local kitchen operators.

About the Role

They are seeking a highly skilled Data & Insights Engineer to join their growing analytics and technology function. This is a hybrid role at the intersection of engineering and insight, responsible for building the company’s data infrastructure while driving actionable intelligence across all business units. The ideal candidate will be comfortable designing robust data pipelines as well as analysing and communicating insights to non-technical teams. This is an opportunity to own core parts of the company’s data ecosystem and make a tangible impact on strategic decisions in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes for ingestion and transformation of data from diverse internal and external sources.
• Build and optimise data infrastructure in GCP, with strong use of BigQuery, Dataform, Cloud Run, and Mage for orchestration.
• Source and integrate external data efficiently using Python.
• Ensure end-to-end pipeline reliability with comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Marketing, Brand, and Operations to deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Conduct in-depth analyses, transforming raw data into compelling insights that guide decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to enhance data governance, architecture, and best practices across the business.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in data engineering to improve scalability, efficiency, and data quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or technical Data Analyst in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Advanced Python skills for data extraction, transformation, and automation.
• Expertise in SQL and Dataform, with experience managing large datasets in cloud-based warehouses (BigQuery, Redshift, or Snowflake).
• Proven experience using Mage or Airflow for pipeline orchestration.
• Strong understanding of GCP infrastructure, particularly Cloud Run and GCS.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communicator able to translate complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced culture.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Competitive salary (£55K) plus Share Options and performance bonuses (20%).
• Central London HQ (Victoria) with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity to shape the data function at a key stage of growth.
• Exposure to cross-functional projects influencing product, brand, and operations strategy.
• Supportive, ambitious team culture with clear career development opportunities.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Analyst

Industries

Food and Beverage Services