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Data Engineer - Non-Profit / Health Charity - Cambridge
A leading health charity based in Cambridge is seeking a talented and driven Lead Data Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a strategic role within an organisation making a real difference in public health. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home and office-based working.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply comprehensive experience with IaaS services, including Microsoft Azure and AWS, to design and deliver robust, scalable data solutions.
Lead the development of databases and manage CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable deployments.
Work with Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory to develop and maintain data integration and transformation processes.
Champion best practices around continuous integration and deployment.
Manage and optimise the use of Azure cloud services across the organisation.
Use version control tools such as Git and GitHub to ensure collaborative, well-documented code development.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relational and geospatial databases including MySQL, T-SQL, PostGIS, and PostgreSQL.
Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Bash, R, and Python to automate data workflows and support analysis.
Oversee multiple technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals.
Inspire, mentor and guide a small, busy team of data engineers, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.
What We’re Looking For:
A proven background in data engineering, with experience managing complex technical projects.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively motivate and support a technical team.
Excellent communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A passion for data and a commitment to using it to drive meaningful, real-world impact.
A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
What’s on Offer:
A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
A flexible hybrid working arrangement with regular time spent at the Cambridge office.
A generous benefits package including pension contributions, health-related perks, and wellbeing support.
The chance to work for a respected non-profit, contributing to projects that improve public health outcomes.
Location: Cambridge, UK
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote work is available.
To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Jones at Noir.

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