[Hiring] Lead Data Platform Engineer @Motion Recruitment

Role Description

An innovative data and technology organization serving the life sciences sector is expanding its engineering team and seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to help scale complex scientific data solutions. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a senior-level engineer who enjoys solving challenging data problems, guiding technical teams, and delivering impactful customer-facing solutions.

In this role, you will take ownership of designing and implementing modern data architectures that transform highly technical research and laboratory datasets into trusted, usable business assets. You'll work in a collaborative environment alongside product leaders, architects, analysts, and fellow engineers while influencing technical direction and engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or data platform development
• Expert-level proficiency with Python and SQL
• Proven success designing and deploying scalable data processing solutions
• Experience leading technical initiatives from requirements gathering through production delivery
• Strong background building ETL/ELT workflows and data integration frameworks
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Experience implementing testing strategies, code quality standards, and development best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working within Agile software development environments

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or scientific research organizations
• Exposure to complex instrument-generated datasets and structured/unstructured data sources
• Experience developing user-facing reporting tools, dashboards, or data-driven applications
• Familiarity with Streamlit, React, Jupyter Notebooks, or similar technologies
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development or data processing solutions
• Prior mentorship or team leadership experience

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (100% employer-paid coverage for eligible employees and dependents)
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage

Company Description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.