The Senior Scientific Data Engineer plays a central role in shaping the core data infrastructure, driving the creation of scalable, product-ready solutions that power scientific data workflows. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on transforming complex instrument data into structured, actionable information.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Solution Architects to define data requirements, align on objectives, and design effective integration strategies.
- Design and implement data models, prototypes, and end-to-end pipelines that support customer-driven outcomes.
- Investigate and develop parsing solutions for diverse scientific file formats, including .xlsx, .pdf, .txt, .raw, .fid, and proprietary vendor binaries.
- Ensure robustness and reliability by implementing unit and integration tests, along with reusable utility components.
- Lead quality initiatives across the engineering team, improving development practices and tooling.
- Drive Agile sprint execution, identify process bottlenecks, and implement practical improvements.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making across design and implementation phases.
- Take ownership of delivering production-grade systems that meet critical customer needs.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a hands-on data engineer with a focus on scientific or technical data systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, design solutions, and guide team members.
- Strong track record in delivering reliable, scalable data integrations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to quality, precision, and customer impact in every stage of development.
Technical Environment
Involves data modeling, integration pipelines, file format parsing, test-driven development, Agile delivery, and deep engagement with scientific instrumentation data.
Work Location
This role is based in the EMEA region, with local country alignment.
Core Values
- Transparency and Context: Decisions are made with clarity and shared understanding.
- Trust and Collaboration: Open communication fosters strong, effective teamwork.
- Fearlessness and Resilience: Challenges are met with initiative and perseverance.
- Customer Alignment: Success is defined by customer outcomes and respect.
- Commitment to Craft: Excellence lies in attention to detail and technical rigor.
- Equality of Opportunity: Talent and values matter most, regardless of background.
