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Lead Data Engineer

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Location
Cambridge, MA USA
Posted
15 days ago
Department
IT
Salary
$128,000 - $176,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, preferably in life sciences, biotech, or healthcare environments
  • Proven expertise in designing and operating cloud-native data architectures, particularly within AWS
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, pipeline development, and system automation
  • Extensive experience with modern frameworks and tools such as Dagster, dbt, Spark, Iceberg, Lake Formation, Athena, Glue, etc.
  • Strong experience with Git, CI/CD, CDK, containerized workloads, Docker, and ECS
  • Experience supporting both structured and unstructured data (CSV, JSON, Parquet, imaging, etc.)
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting bioinformatics, cheminformatics, or clinical data workflows
  • Familiarity with scientific software and ELN’s, particularly Benchling and CDD
  • Exposure to Agile or Scrum-based development methodologies
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Data Analytics Specialty)
What the job really is

The Lead Data Engineer at Flagship Pioneering will be responsible for modernizing and professionalizing the data infrastructure, platforms, and pipelines within the Scientific Cloud team. This role involves leading complex data engineering projects, implementing core platform systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure reliable and scalable data solutions. The engineer will also mentor junior staff and establish engineering standards to drive excellence across the team.

Benefits
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Annual incentive program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Broad range of other benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary range provided is broad, which may indicate flexibility but also uncertainty about compensation based on individual qualifications
  • The role involves leading complex projects which may require navigating ambiguity and making trade-offs
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