Sephora Data Engineer

London • UK

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished name in the beauty industry, is part of the Selective Distribution business group. As an employer, Sephora is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment. The brand is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees are seen, valued, and encouraged to unlock their potential, making a tangible difference each day. Sephora is a part of the LVMH conglomerate, which is synonymous with luxury and excellence.

1. Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architecture.
2. Assemble large, complex datasets to meet business requirements.
3. Collaborate with Business Intelligence and Analytics teams to deliver actionable insights.
4. Automate manual processes and optimize data delivery for performance and scalability.
5. Support the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from diverse sources using SQL and GCP technologies.
6. Ensure data security and separation across systems and teams.
7. Monitor and optimize cloud query and storage costs.

1. Strong foundation in SQL, Python, and cloud-based data architecture.
2. Experience in data warehousing, ETL development, and cloud technologies.
3. Proficiency in ETL tools such as SSIS, Talend, or Airflow.
4. Familiarity with BI tools like Power BI, Qlik Sense, or Looker.
5. Understanding of OLTP and OLAP database structures.

1. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
2. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
3. Strong Python skills with experience pulling data from APIs.
4. Excellent SQL query writing skills.
5. Exposure to cloud architecture and SaaS frameworks.

Experience in data warehousing, ETL development, and cloud technologies is required. Experience with machine learning modeling in Python or R is an added bonus.

Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools, space, and opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead.

Sephora embraces authenticity and celebrates diversity, fostering a community where the strength of differences fuels collective spirit. The company culture is centered around empowerment, learning, and growth, offering employees the opportunity to innovate and lead.