Senior / Lead Data Engineer - Audience Measurement (Cambridge offices) Make your mark at Ipsos Ipsos is recruiting a Senior/Lead Data Engineer to help drive the technical evolution of our Audience Measurement data platforms. Joining a wider group of engineering leaders, you will act as a technical anchor for your team championing an architecture rooted in managed cloud services, cost-conscious design, and incremental improvement. You will work closely with Product Managers to define requirements and our Production team to ensure operational stability, delivering scalable and modern data solutions. Please note this role is based from our offices in Cambridge. We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week What is in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to work on technologies chosen intentionally, favouring proven tools that reduce cognitive load and maximise team velocity. Our core ecosystem revolves around: Modern Python for backend services and data processing. Cloud-native serverless compute and managed workflow orchestrators. We operate across both AWS and GCP. Deep expertise in either is welcome, with opportunities to cross-train on the other. Serverless NoSQL, Object Storage, and Serverless Analytics for our data layers. Event buses and messaging queues for asynchronous, decoupled processing. Infrastructure as Code (Pulumi/Terraform) and containerized deployments. The role As a Lead Data Engineer, you will guide the platform's evolution toward serverless, event-driven patterns, moving away from container-orchestrated workflows toward managed cloud services. Your key responsibilities will include: Vision and Strategy: Champion the architectural vision within your domain. You will translate business needs into a practical, cost-conscious strategy and effectively communicate this to all stakeholders. Technical Leadership
Senior / Lead Data Engineer (Cambridge) employer: Ipsos in the UK
Ipsos is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and growth. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide comprehensive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and a focus on diversity and inclusion. Our hybrid work model allows you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance customer experience and drive business success.
