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