Data Engineer

As part of the WALTHAM data engineering team, you will:

• 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

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a track record of delivering robust data products and frameworks that meet business needs., + 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

Join the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, the world-class science hub behind Mars Petcare brands. At WALTHAM, we explore diverse topics in pet nutrition, health, and wellbeing through innovative experiments and real-world data. As a Data Engineer, you will collaborate with IT partners and internal stakeholders to transform our product landscape and build data infrastructure that drives our mission: creating a better world for pets.