Lead Data Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused non-profit in Cambridge seeks a Lead Data Engineer passionate about using data to enhance health research and services. This role involves leading AWS data infrastructure projects, managing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring a technical team. Flexible hybrid working options are available, and the position includes a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Pension

Wellbeing support

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with AWS.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud security and scalability.
• Track record supporting DevOps culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery of AWS data platforms.
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines.
• Mentor a small team and promote best practices.

Skills

AWS infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting

Database management

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Python

Power BI

AWS QuickSight

Job description

Job Description

Data Engineer - Non-Profit / Health Charity - Cambridge

(Tech Stack: Data Engineer, Python, Azure, Power BI, AWS QuickSight, AWS, TSQL, ETL, Agile Methodologies)

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 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.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 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

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

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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