Head of Data Solutions

The role in a Snapshot  

Are you passionate about disrupting the future of education and to make a real impact? Do you want a career in an edtech company that is innovative and rewarding? Join us and enjoy working alongside an international team of talented thinkers, doers and magic makers. 

We are seeking a passionate seasoned leader to join our central Data Team. You will  lead the Data Solutions team, playing a key role in building and maintaining our core data infrastructure, ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient data pipelines, while driving business insights through advanced data models and ML models. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to execute data strategies, mentor team members, and promote data-as-a-product mindset within the organization. Your expertise will be pivotal in building scalable solutions that support growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Location

Vienna (hybrid), fully remote

Your Role in Our Journey 

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing data team
• Partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to shape organizational strategy through implementing holistic and scalable data products
• Collaborate with Data Analytics and Data Engineering teams to craft a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with our company's goals and objectives
• Drive innovation through adaptation of new tools & technologies to maintain a clean, accurate, and efficient data governance framework.
• Spearhead data modeling efforts, implementing best practices for ETL and data transformation using DBT.
• Ensure data governance standards are followed to maintain a clean, accurate, and efficient data environment.
• Establish best practices of product development within the team and continuously improve ways of working to maximize business value of existing and new data products 

Your impact 

• 5+ years of experience in Analytics Engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Strong analytical background, with proven experience in building and leading high performing data teams
• Proficiency with DBT and SQL for developing scalable data transformations and models
• Strong expertise in Python for data manipulation, ETL processes, and advanced analytics
• Experience in data modeling, with a deep understanding of designing clean, scalable, and efficient data architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or equivalent) and experience with modern data warehousing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD best practices for deploying data pipelines, as well as API development for enhanced data accessibility.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders at executive level
• Knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., R, Python) and experience with advanced analytics techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, causal inference) is a plus

Your way to unlock your full potential

• Disrupting Education: Join us for a unique opportunity to disrupt the traditional education landscape. It's not just a job; it's a chance to be part of something big and meaningful.
• Global Dream Team: Say hello to an international and diverse crew of thinkers, doers, and magic makers. Get ready to be inspired daily by your colleagues from around the world.
• Work, Your Way: We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment that respects your need for work-life harmony with 2/3 remote days a week & 5 fully remote weeks a year so you can shine in a way that suits you best.
• Office Shenanigans: Our regular team and office events will keep your spirits high. We believe in bonding, celebrating, and having a blast together.
• Strength in Unity: Join one of our GoStudent Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and be part of communities that champion causes you're passionate about.
• Growing is LIT: The sky's the limit in our EdTech playground. Access a wide array of online and in-person learning and development opportunities to build your career as high as your dreams can take you.
• Support Around the Clock: We've got your back 24/7. Enjoy a comprehensive Employee Support Programme that's not just for you but for your loved ones too.

Life at GoStudent: 

Do you want to reimagine education together with us and join a mission to believe in?

GoStudent is one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms. We’re also a unicorn and have raised more than €675m investment to date. Together with our acquisitions Seneca Learning, Tus Media and Studienkreis, we currently support more than 11 million families each month to fulfil our vision to help each student reach their full potential. 

We are passionate about disrupting the future of education and making a real impact. Join our journey and unlock your creativity and advance your career by mastering exciting challenges together with an international, driven team. We are here to support your goals and to discover how far we can reach by growing smarter and stronger together. If this sounds good to you, then join us now and unlock your full potential.

Openness Statement

At GoStudent, we are an open and welcoming bunch that values your unique skills, passion, and potential. We don't hire based on age, gender, nationality, or political views, but rather focus on your talent and motivation to contribute to the future of learning. Even if you are a unicorn - just as GoStudent is: if you believe that you can make a positive impact, we encourage you to throw your hat in the ring & to apply, regardless of whether you meet every requirement. Our team is diverse, and we believe that this diversity fosters creativity and innovation, making us a better company. Join us in reimagining the future of learning!

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