Data Engineering Lead: Sponsorship Available

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Job Title: Data Engineering Lead
Agency: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 55,690 – 62,682 £ / Year

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Job Summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, efficient healthcare by leading the Data Engineering Team within the Data & Analytics Directorate.

The team provides robust, timely, and accurate data to support operational, clinical, and corporate decision-making, primarily through Power BI and enterprise data platforms.

As part of a strategic transformation, the organisation is transitioning from traditional on-premise data warehouses to modern cloud-based technologies, including Databricks. The postholder will be part of this transition, ensuring the adoption of best practices and the latest innovations to establish a scalable, high-performing data platform that positions the team as an exemplar within and beyond the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Strategic and Technical Contribution

  • Contribute to the development and delivery of a strategic roadmap for the Data Platform, supporting the move to Databricks and other modern technologies.
  • Support the design and implementation of scalable, efficient data warehouse and pipeline solutions.
  • Ensure data structures are optimised for aggregation, analysis, and reporting.

Team Collaboration and Development

  • Collaborate closely with the Data Engineering Team to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Share knowledge and mentor colleagues, supporting their development and the adoption of new technologies.
  • Collaborate with other Data & Analytics teams to align efforts and share best practices.

Operational and Technical Delivery

  • Support the transition from on-premise data warehouses to Databricks, ensuring smooth migration and minimal disruption.
  • Contribute to the administration and optimization of the Azure platform, ensuring robust data services.
  • Maintain high standards of data quality, governance, and compliance with NHS standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align data solutions with organisational needs.
  • Represent the Data Engineering function in relevant meetings and forums.
  • Work with partners across the organisation and wider health system to support strategic data requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in numerate / informatics or business management-related subject, or equivalent experience in the delivery of the responsibilities described at a senior management level
  • Microsoft SQL Server Certification or evidence of SQL Server management over 3 years

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive understanding of data warehousing and data processing principles and best practices.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud service and best practices

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in staff management, including staff recruitment, appraisals, training, and career development

Desirable

  • Significant NHS experience of working with health-related data
  • Extensive Experience using Databricks

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 28 January 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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