Data Architect

Summary

Join BenchSci's growing Internal Data team as a Data Architect! Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement data ingestion pipelines. This role involves working with various stakeholders, scaling pipelines to handle large datasets, and applying best practices in a cloud-based environment. You will leverage your expertise in data ingestion frameworks, SQL, Python, and cloud solutions to create impactful solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Computer Science/Engineering and significant experience in software development and client-facing roles. BenchSci offers a remote-first culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years experience working as a software developer with expertise in data ingestion frameworks, and proficiency with SQL and Python
• 3+ years experience working in client-facing or similar Solution Architect roles, particularly in designing client-facing integration and interfacing solutions
• Proficient with data and ML pipelines, ETL, data integration, and data indexing designs and solutions
• Experience with multiple cloud solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-prem deployments, enterprise data/AI architecture, data/AI governance, security and compliance
• Experience in applying analytical, statistical or data science principles in analyzing volumes of data
• Background in Life Science (cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with BenchSci engineers, science, and sales folks, as well as engage with client stakeholders, including architects, scientists, and IT staff to design and deliver client data ingestion pipelines from the client system to BenchSci
• Work towards a balanced solution of standardized and scalable ingestion formats as well as meeting customized and unique client needs
• Scale data pipelines to ingest millions of documents from multiple clients throughout the year
• Work with sources that contain both semi-structured and unstructured data
• Use your experience to help define and apply best practices for a broad platform of technologies in a cloud-based environment
• Leverage a deep understanding of the business context and the team’s goals to unlock independent technical decisions in the face of open-ended requirements
• Integrate security standards and processes into solutions to meet and sustain compliance with both BenchSci and client mandates
• Respond with urgency and drive urgency in own team to operational issues, owning resolution within one's sphere of responsibility
• Anticipate client needs, identify, and champion opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed client needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Worked with Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) systems
• Have worked with or at a pharmaceutical company

Benefits

• An engaging remote-first culture
• A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
• A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
• Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
• Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Annual learning & development budget
• A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
• An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
• Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
• The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!