Lead Data Engineer

Noir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health-focused non-profit in Cambridge is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to shape their cloud data infrastructure. This role involves leading data platform architecture, building data pipelines, and leveraging AWS tools to support health research. Ideal candidates are passionate about using data to make a positive impact and possess strong AWS and database management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Pension and wellbeing support

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AWS and data platform architecture.
• Strong database knowledge and scripting capabilities.
• Experience in leading teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery of scalable data platforms.
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines.
• Mentor and lead a small technical team.

Skills

AWS expertise

Data management

CI/CD practices

Scripting (Python, Bash, R)

Database management

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda)

Git

MySQL

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

Job description

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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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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