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.