Lead Data Engineer — Serverless Data Platform

Ipsos; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Income protection

Life assurance

Job summary

Ipsos is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Cambridge to drive the evolution of our Audience Measurement platforms. You will lead a team, focusing on modern Python applications, cloud services, and data-driven solutions while ensuring operational stability and scalability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, strong programming skills, and a leadership mindset. We offer a hybrid work approach along with a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing and maintaining scalable data platforms using cloud providers.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python for building decoupled functions and clear data contracts.
• Previous line-management experience or readiness for people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Champion architectural vision and translate business needs into strategies.
• Guide a team of engineers on best practices and modernization.
• Oversee operational health of data pipelines, ensuring high observability.
• Implement core architecture and manage cloud costs.

Skills

Data engineering experience

Python programming

Serverless & event-driven architecture

Leadership & mentorship

Tools

AWS

GCP

Pulumi

Terraform

Job description

Ipsos is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Cambridge to drive the evolution of our Audience Measurement platforms. You will lead a team, focusing on modern Python applications, cloud services, and data-driven solutions while ensuring operational stability and scalability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, strong programming skills, and a leadership mindset. We offer a hybrid work approach along with a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.