Job Description
Job Title: Lead Data Engineer
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite in Greater Manchester)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shape the Future of Data Engineering
Recann is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious organization in the health research sector, offering a highly rewarding opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer. This high-profile role will allow you to build and lead a data engineering function from scratch, supporting a mission that has a significant impact on global health research. If you’re ready to drive change and innovation in a newly established data engineering team, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the Role
As the Lead Data Engineer, you will:
* Establish & Lead: Develop and scale secure, cloud-based data pipelines using AWS, setting up a data engineering function from the ground up.
* Promote Agile & DevOps: Embed DevOps and Agile practices across the data engineering lifecycle, ensuring efficient and secure data delivery.
* Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with data management and technology teams to align priorities and refine requirements.
* Mentor & Inspire: Provide hands-on guidance to your team, fostering a culture of excellence in software engineering.
What Makes This Role Unique?
* High Impact: Work on data engineering solutions that contribute directly to advancements in health research.
* Build a Legacy: Shape a data engineering practice from scratch, establishing standards, processes, and a vision for the future.
* Collaborative Culture: Join a team passionate about driving change and impacting lives through data.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a 20% pension contribution, private healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and more.
* Generous Time Off: 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 with service), plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, and the option to buy additional leave.
* Supportive Environment: Benefit from well-being support, free lunches on-site, and access to a free on-site gym to keep you energized and focused.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a seasoned data engineering leader with experience in AWS-based data pipelines, batch processing, and Agile/DevOps principles. Your hands-on approach and collaborative leadership style will be crucial in guiding a growing team. Experience in health, research, or similarly regulated sectors will be highly beneficial.
Be Part of Something Transformative
If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to impacting lives through data, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your journey with us.