Data & Integration Team Lead

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, 10AM to 6PM Manila time.

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: Php 104,000 to 142,000

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

Are you experienced with a passion for creating innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can shape solution strategy, influence architectural decisions, and mentor technical teams? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Data & Integration Team Lead to provide technical leadership across the design and delivery of data products and integration solutions that support our strategic business objectives within the organisation. You will be responsible for defining end-to-end solution designs, ensuring they are robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with our enterprise architecture and technology standards.

Working closely with architects, product managers, delivery teams, business stakeholders, and third-party partners, you will translate complex business requirements into practical, high-quality technical solutions. You'll play a key role in driving design governance, promoting best practice, and ensuring solutions are delivered consistently across multiple programmes and projects.

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 Data & Integration Team Lead? 

Your accountabilities will include:

• Technical & Platform Delivery - Lead the design, development, delivery, and support of scalable, reliable, and reusable data products, APIs, and integration solutions that ensure high-quality, secure, and well-governed data across platforms.
• Technical Leadership - Provide technical leadership by defining architecture, standards, and best practices for data, integration, and cloud platforms while driving innovation and communicating complex technical concepts effectively.
• People & Practice Management - Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams by mentoring colleagues, fostering continuous learning, and promoting engineering excellence aligned with Cambridge's values and leadership standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership - Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate strategic needs into valuable data and integration solutions, while driving adoption through collaboration, enablement, and continuous feedback.
• Risk & Compliance - Ensure data and integration solutions comply with security, privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements while proactively managing risks to data quality, platform reliability, and third-party integrations.

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

• University degree in Computer Science, Numeric or Technical subject, or other degrees combined with significant technical experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in data integration, data engineering, or BI development.
• Proven technical leadership and track record of designing and implementing high-quality data product solutions.
• Hands on experience with requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation and solution design.
• Practical experience with AWS Services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable

• Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Mule 4).
• Understanding of integration technologies, APIs, and microservice design patterns.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as JavaScript, Java/Scala, or Python, and strong SQL capability.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data quality, and scalable data engineering principles.
• Experience with modern data engineering tools, platforms or technologies (e.g., Spark, Airflow, NiFi, Hadoop, Hive, ADF, dbt, Kafka, Fivetran).
• Familiarity with data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
• Experience with agile delivery practices
• Awareness of data protection, secure access, and compliance standards.
• MuleSoft certifications (MCD1, MCD2, MCIA, MCPA), Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure), or any BI Platform Certifications are an advantage.

As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a technical interview and may be asked to complete a take-home coding exam, which will be shared via email.

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. The vacancy may close 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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