Lead Data Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused non-profit in Cambridge is seeking a Lead Data Engineer passionate about using data to support health research. This role involves leading the architecture of scalable data platforms using AWS and mentoring a small team. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a meaningful role in public health.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working (home/office based in Cambridge)

Pension and wellbeing support

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in AWS infrastructure and services.
• Strong database knowledge and advanced scripting capabilities.
• Experience in managing CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and delivery of scalable data platforms using AWS.
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to a small team.

Skills

AWS

Python

Bash

R

Git

GitHub

MySQL

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

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Data Engineer - Non-Profit / Health Charity - Cambridge

Our client, a health-focused non-profit based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Data Engineer with deep AWS expertise to help shape their cloud data infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using data to support health research and services that positively impact lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and delivery of scalable data platforms using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and support the team in adopting CI/CD practices.
• Leverage AWS tools such as S3, Glue, Redshift, and Lambda to process and analyse data efficiently.
• Use scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or R to automate workflows and develop data solutions.
• Implement version control through Git and GitHub, and contribute to a collaborative development environment.
• Manage a wide range of databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to a small team, encouraging best practices and continuous learning.
• Strong commercial experience working with AWS infrastructure and services.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud security, scalability and best practices.
• Track record of managing CI/CD pipelines and supporting DevOps culture.
• Strong database knowledge and advanced scripting capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead a technical team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working (home/office based in Cambridge).
• A meaningful role with an organisation dedicated to public health.
• Pension, wellbeing support, and a collaborative working culture.

Location: Cambridge, UK

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote work is available.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Jones at Noir.