Job Opportunity: Data Engineer
Location: Waltham, UK (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week
About the Role
Join the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, the world-class science hub behind Mars Petcare brands. At WALTHAM, we explore diverse topics in pet nutrition, health, and wellbeing through innovative experiments and real-world data.
As a Data Engineer, you will collaborate with IT partners and internal stakeholders to transform our product landscape and build data infrastructure that drives our mission: creating a better world for pets.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a track record of delivering robust data products and frameworks that meet business needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
Educated to degree level in a relevant IT or data field
Expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines using Azure services (Data Factory, Data Storage), Spark, and Databricks
Strong knowledge of data modelling, database design, and enterprise data architecture
Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and data integration patterns using Python or PySpark
Experience with structured and semi-structured data, preferably in life sciences (e.g., omics, health records)
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and collaborate effectively
Key Responsibilities
As part of the WALTHAM data engineering team, you will:
Deliver data pipelines and products that support business operations and research
Document solutions comprehensively, understanding data, technical, and business process levels
Implement data engineering best practices to standardize development processes
Design and maintain data integration frameworks for multiple sources (e.g., lab systems, registries, practice management systems)
Ensure high-quality data delivery to researchers and maintain data dictionaries in the data catalogue