Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: 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 Responsibilities: 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 Technologies: Azure Databricks ETL Support Python PySpark Spark Cloud More: We are the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, the world-class science hub behind Mars Petcare brands, located in Waltham, UK. We explore diverse topics in pet nutrition, health, and wellbeing through innovative experiments and real-world data. As a Data Engineer within our team, youll play a vital role in transforming our data landscape and driving our mission to create a better world for pets. last updated 12 week of 2026