Lead Data Engineer

Noir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity in Cambridge seeks a Lead Data Engineer for a strategic role to develop robust data solutions in a hybrid work environment. You will manage databases, support integration processes, and mentor a busy team, contributing to impactful public health projects. You'll be part of an organization that prioritizes data-driven decisions, combining your technical skills with the mission to improve health outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Pension contributions

Health-related perks

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven background in data engineering and managing technical projects.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a technical team.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable data solutions using IaaS services.
• Lead development of databases and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Oversee multiple technical projects to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Data Integration

Data Transformation

Version Control

Scripting in PowerShell

Scripting in R

Scripting in Python

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Git

GitHub

Job description

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Data Engineer - Non-Profit / Health Charity - Cambridge

A leading health charity based in Cambridge is seeking a talented and driven Lead Data Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a strategic role within an organisation making a real difference in public health. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home and office-based working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply comprehensive experience with IaaS services, including Microsoft Azure and AWS, to design and deliver robust, scalable data solutions.
• Lead the development of databases and manage CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable deployments.
• Work with Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory to develop and maintain data integration and transformation processes.
• Champion best practices around continuous integration and deployment.
• Manage and optimise the use of Azure cloud services across the organisation.
• Use version control tools such as Git and GitHub to ensure collaborative, well-documented code development.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relational and geospatial databases including MySQL, T-SQL, PostGIS, and PostgreSQL.
• Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Bash, R, and Python to automate data workflows and support analysis.
• Oversee multiple technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals.
• Inspire, mentor and guide a small, busy team of data engineers, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven background in data engineering, with experience managing complex technical projects.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively motivate and support a technical team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for data and a commitment to using it to drive meaningful, real-world impact.
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A flexible hybrid working arrangement with regular time spent at the Cambridge office.
• A generous benefits package including pension contributions, health-related perks, and wellbeing support.
• The chance to work for a respected non-profit, contributing to projects that improve public health outcomes.

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.

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  Mid-Senior level

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