Senior Data Engineer - Pathogen

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the EIT Pathogen Program and design, implement, and support the cloud-based data platform that underpins the mission. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of pathogen monitoring and diagnostics by building scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines.

Requirements

• Deep experience in building modern data platforms using cloud-based architectures and tools
• Experience delivering data engineering solutions on cloud platforms, preferably Oracle OCI, AWS, or Azure
• Proficient in Python and workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or Prefect
• Expert in data modeling, ETL, and SQL
• Experience with real-time analytics from telemetry and event-based streaming (e.g., Kafka)
• Experience managing operational data stores with high availability, performance, and scalability
• Expertise in data lakes, lakehouses, Apache Iceberg, and data mesh architectures
• Proven ability to build, deliver, and support modern data platforms at scale
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data cataloguing
• Experience with modern database technologies, including Iceberg, NoSQL, and vector databases
• Embraces innovation and works closely with scientists and partners to explore cutting-edge technology
• Knowledge of master data, metadata, and reference data management
• Understanding of Agile practices and sprint-based methodologies
• Active contributor to knowledge sharing and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary on offer
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electrical Car Scheme