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Lead Data Engineer

Michael Page Technology
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK2 5JF, England

Salary

£70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Lead Data Engineer role, reporting to the Principal Solutions Architect, is a senior position within the analytics department focused on building modern cloud-based data pipelines.
  • The position requires a minimum of five years of experience in data engineering, with skills in AWS, Python, PySpark, and SQL.
  • The successful candidate will lead data quality initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, along with excellent benefits and a hybrid working pattern.
  • This opportunity is ideal for passionate data professionals eager to contribute to the Life Science industry and shape the data engineering strategy.

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 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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