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Lead Data Engineer

Michael Page
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK1 1NE, England

Salary

£70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Lead Data Engineer is a senior role reporting to the Principal Solutions Architect within a large-scale biomedical database and research resource based in Stockport.
  • The role involves building modern, cloud-based data pipelines and establishing a data engineering capability within the Data and Technology Team.
  • Candidates should have experience in building data pipelines, data analysis, and be skilled in Azure, AWS, Python, PySpark, and SQL, with a minimum of 5 years of experience required.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum along with excellent benefits, including a USS pension scheme and generous holiday leave.
  • This opportunity is ideal for passionate data professionals looking to contribute to vital research in the Life Science industry.

Reporting to the Principal Solutions Architect, the Lead Data Engineer is a senior role in our analytics department. the Purpose of the role is to build modern, cloud based data pipelines which enable the delivery of data used by internal & external stakeholders, and to play a leading role in establishing a data engineering capability within the Data and Technology Team.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.

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