Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11PM Manila time, overlaps with UK operating hours

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: Php 104,000 to Php 142,000

We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable with thissalary range to apply. 

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, integration and governance of data solutions that support Education Technology products, services and business operations.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Regular Employment on Day 1
• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
• Vesting/Retirement package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well-being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a Senior Data Engineer? 

Reporting to the Head of Technical Consulting and Analysis, your accountabilities will include:

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines, integrations, data models and analytical data services.
• Define data engineering standards, architecture patterns, integration approaches and best practices across the data domain.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and design guidance to Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Power Platform Developers and project teams.
• Lead investigations, proof-of-concepts and escalations for complex data engineering, integration and platform issues.
• Ensure solutions support data quality, lineage, privacy, security, governance and enterprise architecture expectations.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role. 

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

An ideal candidate has the following qualities:

 
Essential:

• Significant experience in data engineering, data integration or related technical roles, including enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Advanced SQL, data modelling, ETL/ELT, integration and cloud-based data platform knowledge.
• Experience working with APIs, integration platforms, event-driven architecture and modern data-engineering patterns.
• Ability to define technical standards, lead solution design and provide architectural guidance across multiple initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, mentoring, analytical and decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure data services, AWS data and analytics services, Dataverse or the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Knowledge of Power BI semantic modelling, data warehouse or lakehouse design, CI/CD and DevOps practices for data solutions.
• Experience with domain-driven design, education, assessment or Professional Development sector contexts.

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

Only applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.

Please ensure to upload correct and updated details and documents as these cannot be changed once submitted. Learn more about our hiring process by going through our Candidate Application Guide. 

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