Data Analyst

OptumUK
Glasgow
11 months ago
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The Vacancy


Are you a Data Analyst looking to join an organisation where what you do genuinely makes an impact? This is an opportunity to work on projects where you will create and use actionable insight to make the U.K. health and care systems work better for everyone.


We are looking for a Data Analyst with Python and SQL skills to join our talented and innovative team.


This role sits within a part of the EMIS-X Analytics team responsible for taking large data sets from various sources and converting them into meaningful insights. Your main focus will be solving data engineering problems to allow healthcare personnel, NHS organisations and research organisation access to the analytical power of EMIS-X

We are a collaborative team, we work hard and are passionate about what we do, but we ensure we have fun along the way. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of then apply today!

What you’ll do


We believe in the power of technology to make healthcare faster, better, and more accessible to all, and therefore you will play a key part in supporting us in making it happen!


With this role you must make recommendations based on analysis and provide explanations to our internal and external customers


Other key responsibilities and accountabilities will include;

  • Collect and analyse large datasets to identify trends and patterns
  • Writing reusable and testable code
  • Work with data engineers to optimize data pipelines and ETL processes
  • Work with external and internal customers
  • Make recommendations based your analysis
  • Write SQL queries to extract and transform data for analysis and reporting
  • Translate technical concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing

Who you’ll be


You will have experience working as a Data Analyst using Python, SQL and you will be comfortable working in a team.

We want you to be able to have a growth mindset, take ownership and accountability for what you are doing and be keen to learn new skills.


Here, we are advocates for promoting the ability to think freely and creatively. We want you to have a curious nature, looking at improvements and efficiencies


Other key skills we are looking for you to demonstrate include;

  • SQL (MS SQL Server , MySQL etc)
  • Experience with data modelling and data warehousing concepts
  • AWS
  • Python (preferred)

If this sounds like you, then apply today and find out more why EMIS Group Plc is a great place to be!



Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion


At Optum UK, we are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable culture where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work and to reach their full potential. This is a foundation stone of Optum UK, anchoring the employee cycle from recruitment through to ongoing personal development and genuine, continuous two-way employee engagement, supported by our company values which determine everything we do.


  • Optum UK is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We will always work to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require any adjustments, please advise the talent team.

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