Head of Data Engineering

We’re on a mission to make the switch to sustainable transport and energy faster, easier and more affordable. We use our own technology stack, data smarts and industry knowledge to build a game-changing capability. Our intelligent energy platform helps our customers access renewable energy, understand consumer behaviour, and powers smart charging for EVs.

The worlds of energy and transport are colliding and Ohme is at the heart of this new paradigm. By using technology and data integrations to connect cars, chargers, people, energy providers and more, Ohme has a powerful platform that puts the consumer at the core.

Ohme has been selling its chargers to consumers since 2019 and is on an exponential growth trajectory. We are now operating in multiple countries and have partnerships with the likes of Octopus Energy, Volkswagen UK, Smart Home Charge and other innovative brands.

We are scaling up the business and are building out the team for rapid growth. If you’re interested in joining a fast-growing cleantech venture on a journey to speed up the global transition to clean energy, read on!

We are looking for a Head of Data Engineering to join our team.

Requirements

• Lead a data engineering function in a fast growing scale up business
• Ability to define and drive the strategic direction for data infrastructure and engineering.
• Experience in mentoring, guiding, and growing engineering teams
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, often with tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures, and data sets.
• Experience in working with a variety of databases (SQL, NoSQL, columnar databases, etc.).
• Strong coding skills in languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Typescript, Java, Scala, or others.
• Hands-on experience with data tools and platforms like Spark, Kinesis, Kafka, etc.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS), particularly their data-related services.
• Data Warehousing: Experience with solutions like Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery.
• Familiarity with ETL tools and processes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools, containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Understanding of data security protocols, best practices, and compliance regulations.

Benefits

You’ll get to work in a fast-paced and rapidly growing scale-up with global ambitions that is cutting edge, passionate about sustainability and seeks to make the world a better place.

Our benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Hybrid office / remote-working practices
• Private Health Insurance
• Season Ticket Loan to spread cost of travel over 12 months
• Aegon Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme with death in service benefit of 4x salary
• Income Protection Scheme for long term illness

Ohme is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We actively seek out a diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed and to feel included.