Lead Data Engineer

Michael Page (UK); Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical database organization based in Stockport seeks a Lead Data Engineer to shape their data engineering architecture. This role involves building data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and leading a small team. A salary range of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum is offered, along with excellent benefits including a pension scheme and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent benefits including USS pension scheme

Generous holiday leave

Vibrant company culture

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in building data pipelines and data analysis.
• Skilled with Azure, AWS, Python, PySpark, SQL.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build data pipelines and ensure data integrity.
• Develop and manage data pipelines and databases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Building data pipelines

Data analysis

Azure

AWS

Python

PySpark

SQL

Leadership

Communication

Job description

• Great time to join as we bring our Data Engineering in house.
• Lead role helping us shape our Data Platform moving forward.

About Our Client

Based in Stockport, We are a large-scale biomedical database and research resource, containing in-depth, de-identified genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database, which is regularly augmented with additional data, is globally accessible to approved researchers and scientists undertaking vital research into the most common and life-threatening diseases.

Job Description

The successful Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Build data pipelines
• Lead data quality initiatives and ensure data integrity.
• Develop and manage data pipelines, databases, and data delivery systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the Analytics department.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Lead Data Engineer will be able to demonstrate:

• A background in building data pipelines and data analysis
• Skilled with Azure, AWS, Python, PySpark, SQL
• Knowledge of data architecture and database design..
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

What's on Offer

We are based in Stockport and our office is easily commutable by car or public transport from the surrounding area. We operate a hybrid working pattern

• A competitive salary range of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum.
• Excellent benefits including a USS pension scheme.
• A vibrant company culture that encourages continuous learning and growth.
• An opportunity to help shape our data engineering architecture & strategy.
• Generous holiday leave.

If you are a passionate data professional looking to make a mark in the Life Science industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to become a part of our client's dynamic team in Stockport.