Data Engineer

Job Overview

Lifebit is seeking a Data Engineer for a remote position based in Spain. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure to support biomedical research initiatives.

Company Overview

Lifebit powers federated infrastructure for national-scale biomedical research, enabling secure analysis of sensitive health data. Their platform is used by major biobanks, governments, and pharma companies worldwide to facilitate population-scale genomics, multi-omic analysis, and biomedical AI without compromising patient trust.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Build and optimize data models for various analytical and machine learning needs.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, and other engineers to understand data requirements.
• Implement and manage data warehousing and big data solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure for optimal performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Scala).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with data warehousing solutions and BI tools.
• Understanding of data modeling and database design principles.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge biomedical research projects.
• Remote work flexibility within Spain.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Contribute to a mission-driven company impacting global health.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.