Company Description
For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.
Job Description
Scope
A In this role you will:
Build data engineering capabilities, including dbt (Data build tool) by providing technical and career leadership
Work with colleagues to identify, plan, develop and deliver data services including developing and migration to the new Enterprise Data Platform in Abcam.
Inspire best practice for data products and services within your teams. Build and maintain the Data Engineering systems to the highest standards.
Understand the wider business context of Abcam and drive technical innovation that supports abcam’s strategy.
Data Engineering at abcam
As we continue to evolve our data strategy, we have a Data Engineer role in our Data Engineering team who are located in Cambridge. It requires a team player who can work with other engineers in the company, analysts and end users to create solutions which integrate with our products. We are looking for a proactive person who likes to own solutions and use technology to make an impact on business.
Roles & responsibilities
Work with other Digital team members to identify, plan, develop and deliver data services
Ensure that data is managed and analysed in a secure, efficient and well-governed manner
Implement and optimise data pipelines, data modelling, and data availability to speed up time-to-production of various initiatives and business needs.
Ensure quality of delivery as well as in depth understanding of business requirements
Work closely with data architects, software engineers, and other stakeholders to build integrated, high performing solutions
Demonstrate thought leadership in the function, constantly improving and evolving the performance of data modelling solutions and other Data Engineering components
Apply pragmatism and innovative thinking to make data-driven decisions which add value. Provide progress and feedback to the business and within technology on delivery and technical compromise
Work collaboratively with Data and Analytics team and the wider Abcam Digital team to address issues with software and integration delivery.
Participate and contribute to the Enterprise Data Platform, proactively drive workstreams to bring abcam’s data capabilities to the next level
Qualifications
You have a BSc in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related subject and have significant technical experience. You have experience working with a modern cloud data stack and integration of in-house and vendor-based components of the stack. You will be capable of designing, implementing and operating end-to-end data pipelines, excellent knowledge of Data Warehouse and Enterprise Data Platform Technology along with hand-on experience of Python and SQL.
As we move towards a more cloud based environment, you will have dealt with either AWS or Azure (possibly with GCP) along with professional experience with modern warehouses, Big Data and Analytics tools. Your track record of project delivery will be enhanced by your experience of delivering digital transformation initiatives and ability to influence and adapt to change.
Along with experience in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) and your strong communication skills, you will be able to think creatively about how to solve issues.
Additional Information
We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.
When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.
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