Senior Data Engineer

NHS Professionals
Wakefield
6 days ago
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About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to join the fast-growing Data and Analytics team at NHS Professionals (NHSP) and support us to build and optimize mission-critical data solutions that power healthcare staffing across the NHS.

As a Senior Data Engineer at NHS Professionals(NHSP), you will be at the forefront of developing and maintaining mission-critical data infrastructure that powers efficient healthcare staffing across the NHS. This role combines technical expertise with healthcare domain impact, as you'll architect and implement data solutions that directly influence how over 180,000 bank members are deployed across NHS trusts.

Working with our modern Azure cloud platform, you'll develop sophisticated data pipelines that process and transform complex healthcare staffing data from multiple sources. Your solutions will help optimize workforce deployment, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and provide crucial insights for NHS staffing decisions.

You'll bring your expertise in Azure services (including Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Data bricks, and SQL Database) to design scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions. This involves not only building robust ETL/ELT processes but also ensuring they meet the stringent security and governance requirements necessary for handling sensitive healthcare data.

You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, workforce specialists, and clinical professionals, translating complex technical concepts into accessible solutions. While this is not a team lead position, you'll have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical direction of our data platform.

If you have the above skill set and want to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!

About The Candidate

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computing science, Mathematics, Engineering or similar subjects, with relevant certification in Azure services.
  • Proven experience (4+ years) in designing and implementing data solutions using Azure services (Synapse, ADF, Data bricks, SQL DB).
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, and SSIS with ability to write and optimize complex code.
  • Experience in data modelling, implementing data governance frameworks, and metadata management.
  • Demonstrated ability to select and implement resilient, scalable data solutions with focus on performance optimization.
  • Experience in CI/CD practices, infrastructure automation, and implementing automated testing frameworks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Track record of building and testing complex data products in healthcare or similar regulated environments.
  • Experience with data profiling, source system analysis, and presenting technical insights to stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Understanding of emerging data tools and analysis techniques with focus on continuous improvement.

About Us

In return for your commitment, we will offer you some fantastic benefits:

  • Generous annual leave allowance- 27 days per year, plus bank holidays
  • A commitment to talent management & development
  • Star of the Month!- Our star of the month award enables you to recognise colleagues or teams that have gone the extra mile and they could win £100 worth of shopping vouchers
  • Pension– We’ll contribute up to 10% towards your pension if you join our stakeholder pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Engagement & discounts platform

About Us:

NHS Professionals (NHSP) run the largest NHS flexible staff bank, placing highly skilled temporary workers in NHS Trusts to meet their short, medium and long-term needs. Uniquely we are owned by the Department of Health and Social Care and we therefore reinvest any surplus we make directly back into the NHS.

We are particularly proud of being the first NHS organisation to gain the accreditation ofTop Employerby the Top Employers Institute. This is a huge testament to our ongoing commitment to making NHSP a great place to work for all our corporate employees.

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