Backend Data Lead

About the Company

Through the work that we do, the team at Deciphex helps pharma to accelerate the process of essential drug development and helps patients to get timely and accurate diagnosis. 

Founded in Dublin in 2017, Deciphex has scaled rapidly to a team of over 190 people and counting who are providing software solutions to address the pathology gap in research pathology and clinical areas. We have offices in Dublin, Exeter, Oxford, Toronto and Chicago and are expanding our team throughout the world. 

We are software developers, clinical specialists, AI engineers, operations professionals and so much more, all working as one team to support our customers and patients.  Our team culture is built on trust. We give our team the space they need to deliver results and the environment to ensure they can enjoy doing it.

We are looking for highly motivated  individuals who are excited to take on challenges and value making a difference in their day-to-day work. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the emerging Digital Pathology field.  

Read more about Deciphex here and more about our incredible team on our Careers Page here 

We're looking for a Data Lead to join our growing team. 

About this Role (Responsibilities)

We are seeking an experienced Data Lead to design and implement robust data architectures that support our digital and computational pathology solutions in clinical, research, and clinical trials industries. 

Your role will focus on data modeling, curation, governance, and backend engineering to ensure high-quality data management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Architecture: design scalable, efficient data architectures and models for data integration, storage, and retrieval.
• Backend Engineering: develop and maintain backend services for secure, scalable and efficient data processing.
• Data Curation & Quality: establish standards for data validation, cleansing, and enrichment to ensure high-quality, reliable data.
• Data Ontologies: create and manage ontologies and taxonomies to standardize data definitions and relationships.
• Data Security: implement robust access controls and adhere to governance policies to ensure secure data utilization.
• Data Governance: lead governance efforts, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
• Collaboration: partner with IT, InfoSec, and cross-functional teams to align data architecture with business needs.
• Documentation: maintain comprehensive documentation of data processes, architectures, and backend systems.
• Compliance Training: complete mandatory compliance and role-specific training (e.g., QMS, ISMS, GxP, SDLC).
  
  

About You (Skills and Experience):

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience: proven expertise in data architecture and backend engineering, focusing on scalable, secure solutions.
• Technical Skills: proficiency in AWS, Java Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL, containerization, observability, data modeling, ETL processes, scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Governance Knowledge: deep understanding of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and governance frameworks.
• Soft Skills: strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication.
• Preferred: experience in regulated industries, big data technologies (e.g., Kafka), and relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP).

What are the benefits of working with Deciphex? 

• Competitive salary with performance based annual increments.
• Healthcare benefits
• Competitive annual leave 
• A true sense of meaning in your work by contributing to better patient outcomes. 
• The opportunity to work alongside a world-class high performing team in a hyper-growth startup environment. 
• A chance to work on exciting,challenging and  unique projects. 
• Regular performance feedback and significant career growth opportunities.
• A highly collaborative and supportive multi cultural team. 

Deciphex is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the principle of equality. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race,  religious beliefs, political views, gender identity, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, family or marital status (including pregnancy), disability, membership of the travelling community or any other classification protected by applicable law.