Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) | Scaling Healthcare Client | Hybrid (Cambridge, UK) | Competitive salary + bonus + benefits
The Company
Our client is an innovative scale-up at the forefront of advanced technology, building data-driven solutions that power global impact. With a mission to unlock insights across R&D, commercial, and operational functions, they are investing in a modern data platform to enable smarter, faster, and more confident decision-making across the business.
* Work on a greenfield Databricks lakehouse implementation
* Opportunity to shape foundational data infrastructure from day one
* Collaborative, mission-driven culture with strong commitment to learning and growth
* Hybrid model with flexible working and excellent benefits
The Role
As Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and building a unified data platform that underpins critical decision-making across the organisation. This is a chance to apply modern engineering practices to create trusted, scalable, and discoverable data products that deliver measurable value.
* Architect and deliver a Databricks-based lakehouse platform on AWS
* Write clean, performant Python, SQL, and PySpark to power robust data pipelines
* Integrate third-party connectors (CRM, ERP, and data discovery tools) into a cohesive ecosystem
* Take ownership of components end-to-end: design, build, testing, deployment, and monitoring
* Apply data-as-a-product thinking, ensuring datasets are well-documented, versioned, quality-controlled, and business-aligned
* Champion engineering best practices: Git, CI/CD, automated tests, modular design, and alerting
* Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to translate complex challenges into elegant data solutions
Your Experience
We are looking for a hands-on, product-minded data engineer who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments.
* Strong experience building data platforms in Databricks (lakehouse design, Unity Catalog, medallion architecture)
* Skilled in Python, SQL, Spark/PySpark, with a strong foundation in clean engineering practices
* Familiar with AWS cloud and the modern data stack
* Experience in greenfield or scaling environments highly desirable
* Strong collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams
* Passionate about building high-quality, discoverable, and scalable data products
* Curious, adaptable, and motivated by continuous learning and improvement
Why Join?
* Competitive salary and annual bonus
* Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, pension, enhanced parental leave
* Personal development opportunities and culture of continuous learning
* Hybrid working with flexibility to balance life and work
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