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Senior Data Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 5–8 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-scale data solutions
  • Expert-level proficiency in Databricks, Azure Fabric, PySpark, SQL, and Azure DevOps
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure data management architectures

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement end-to-end data solutions using Azure Databricks, PySpark, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL
  • Drive automation in data integration; recommend and lead implementation of techniques to automate repeatable data preparation and integration tasks
  • Prepare and curate high-quality datasets for BI, reporting, and advanced analytics
  • Lead technical design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices

About the company

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Alimentiv

Pharmaceuticals

From 1986 to 2020 we operated as Robarts Clinical Trials and built a strong foundation in the medical research community. In 2020, we became Alimentiv but retained our commitment to clinical trials, medical imaging, and precision medicine for GI-related ailments.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryPharmaceuticals
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

The Lead Data Engineer will design, build, and operationalize scalable data solutions to support enterprise analytics and AI/ML initiatives. This role requires expert-level proficiency in Databricks, Azure Fabric, PySpark, SQL, and the Azure ecosystem, with deep experience across data warehouses, data lakes, and real-time integration. The Lead Data Engineer will architect end-to-end pipelines using industry-standard tools, drive automation, and move solutions effectively into production. The incumbent will ensure compliance with data governance requirements (including GxP and HIPAA/GDPR) while building reusable, integrated pipelines and analytical models that promote self-service analytics. This role provides technical leadership across the team, mentors junior engineers, and partners with business stakeholders to align data engineering with organizational objectives.


About the Role

.  Data Architecture & Engineering

  • Architect, design, and implement end-to-end data solutions using Azure Databricks, PySpark, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL.
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines from data sources through integration to consumption for specific use cases.
  • Implement robust data modeling standards across bronze, silver, and gold layers in the data lake.
  • Develop data models (conceptual, logical, and/or physical) as required.
  • Optimize Spark and SQL workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Manage metadata using data preparation, integration, and AI-enabled tools and techniques.
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    .  Data Integration & Automation

    • Drive automation in data integration; recommend and lead implementation of techniques to automate repeatable data preparation and integration tasks.
    • Build API-based integrations (REST/JSON) and real-time ingestion frameworks.
    • Automate data workflows using Azure DevOps pipelines and Git-based CI/CD practices.
    • Implement parameterized, reusable pipeline templates for ingestion and transformation.
    • Develop automated unit, regression, and integration testing frameworks for data jobs.
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      .  Analytics & Data Enablement

      • Prepare and curate high-quality datasets for BI, reporting, and advanced analytics.
      • Partner with analytics teams using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to define semantic models and KPIs.
      • Implement performance-optimized data models for self-service analytics.
      • Will occasionally provide support to end users on the use of data visualization solutions.
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        Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

        • Lead technical design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices.
        • Assist cross-functional groups, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather, define, and refine data requirements.
        • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align data engineering with organizational objectives.
        • Propose innovative data ingestion, preparation, and integration techniques to address stakeholder requirements.
        • Contribute to architectural roadmaps and technology evaluations for the data platform.
        • In collaboration with functional leaders, identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to the executive team.

About You

Job Experience & Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

And

5–8 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-scale data solutions (data warehouses, data lakes, operational databases)

 

Other:

  • Expert-level proficiency in Databricks, Azure Fabric, PySpark, SQL, and Azure DevOps.
  • Proven experience with Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, and Azure SQL Server.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure data management architectures including Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Data Catalogue, and supporting processes such as Data Integration, Governance, and Metadata Management.
  • Experience with Power BI required; Tableau or Looker a plus.
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD automation, version control (Git), and infrastructure as code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform).
  • Experience in life sciences or healthcare industries is a strong plus.
  • Good understanding of GxP, GDPR/HIPAA, and applicable CFR/CTR/CTD regulations.
  • Demonstrated success working with both IT and business stakeholders while integrating analytics and data science output into business processes and workflows.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet important deadlines.
  • Statistical analysis skills are an asset.
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