Senior Data Engineer

IDEXX; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary software seeks a Senior Data Engineer in London to lead data migration strategies and optimize scalable data pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud environments, particularly AWS, and will work on innovative AI projects. This position offers remote work flexibility and an opportunity to improve veterinary practice efficiency.

Benefits

Annual bonuses

Medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing stipends

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software/data engineering, with recent cloud migration experience.
• Proficient in MySQL, AWS, PHP, C#, .NET Core, React, and Python.
• Experience with AI projects and GDPR compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead data migration strategies across hybrid cloud environments.
• Design and develop scalable data pipelines integrating PHP and C# applications.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to enable model training pipelines.

Skills

Data Migration

Cloud Computing

AWS

MySQL

OOP

PHP

C#

.NET Core

React

Python

Terraform

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS Services

Kafka

Spark

Flink

Git

Job description

IDEXX is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the Veterinary Software team in London. This role offers remote work with the requirement to visit our Wimbledon office twice a month (SW19 1QT).

The Senior Data Engineer will lead data migration strategies across hybrid cloud environments, primarily AWS, and design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines integrating PHP and C# applications using .NET and React. The role involves utilizing tools such as Terraform, AWS services (Lambda, EC2, EKS, Step Functions, VPC), Airflow, Snowflake, and aligning architecture with AI/ML initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

1. End-to-end data migration architecture (on-premise to cloud or cloud-to-cloud).
2. Designing secure, scalable systems using AWS services like S3, Lambda, EKS, EC2, VPC, RDS.
3. Interfacing with legacy PHP/C# systems and modern .NET cloud-native services.
4. Supporting AI data projects to drive innovation.

This role supports the ezyVet product, a cloud-based Veterinary Practice Management Software, aimed at improving veterinary practice efficiency and communication.

Within IDEXX, the Veterinary Software portfolio focuses on solutions that enhance pet, human, and livestock health worldwide through cloud technology, simplifying information flow and connecting vets with essential data, insights, and communication tools.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Leading data asset migration using AWS and proprietary frameworks.
2. Building and maintaining bespoke systems.
3. Implementing .NET microservices with strong observability and integration.
4. Developing ETL pipelines with AWS, Python, and MySQL.
5. Ensuring governance, data lineage, and high availability.
6. Collaborating with AI/ML teams to enable model training pipelines and support model explainability.
7. Guiding teams on cloud data handling, Terraform, and secure architecture.
8. Mentoring junior developers and working cross-functionally.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent, 7+ years in software/data engineering with recent cloud migration experience, proficiency in MySQL, OOP, AWS, PHP, C#, .NET Core, React, Python, EKS, and familiarity with Git, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes. Experience with AI projects, Kafka, Spark, Flink, and GDPR compliance is a plus.

Benefits offered include annual bonuses, medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, remote work, wellbeing stipends, and the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

If you’re seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a meaningful industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Why IDEXX? We are dedicated to improving animal and human health globally, supporting a diverse, inclusive workforce, and fostering a positive work culture with competitive benefits. Join us to pursue what matters together.