Data Engineers

Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens.
The Data Engineering team is comprised mainly of data engineers working in squads. The squads work with other data colleagues (data analysts and data scientists) alongside colleagues from other professions in multi-disciplinary teams.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, constructing, testing and maintaining data and processing workflows to architectural standards


• Building robust, efficient and reliable data pipelines


• Directing, organising, and leading projects in the implementation and use of new data and BI software tools and systems


• Designing, coding, testing and documenting all new or modified applications, and programs using languages such as (python, pyspark, SQL, Java and other industry standard tools)


• Analysing user requirements and, based on findings, design functional specifications for front-end applications


• Modelling a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes.
  
  Extensive knowledge with integration and transformation within Cloud Data Warehouses (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)


• Experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, PySpark, Java


• Advanced specialist knowledge and development expertise in using data management tools such as SSIS, Python, SAS DI Studio, or other advanced industry standard tools.


• Experience of using data engineering expertise to architect the most appropriate solution design to suit a particular requirement or set of requirements


• Ability to select and use the most appropriate language and tools to develop data management and optimisation / data science solutions


• Experience of gathering requirements from key stakeholder groups and using influencing skills to manage expectations
  
  We are a great place to work. What we do matters.


NHS England is putting workforce, data, digital and technology at the heart of our plans to transform the NHS. Our mission is to use data and technology to improve lives.

NHS England leads the NHS in England to deliver high quality care for all. We support NHS organisations to deliver better outcomes for our patients and communities, work to get the best possible value for taxpayers, and drive improvement across the NHS. This includes improving the health of the population and the quality of care, tackling inequalities, and delivering care more efficiently.

Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone's skills to improve people's lives.

We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, so come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do.

To find out more about the type of work we do, please take a look at our website.
Why you should apply

We value the different experiences our people bring to their work. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Due to the nature of data access some of these roles involve appointed applicants may need to undergo national security vetting at SC clearance level. Please note this requires a minimum UK residency of 5 years. More information is available here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What's in it for you

• a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care


• a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your

work has a direct and positive impact

• a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access

to a broad range of learning opportunities,
• we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working


• flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups


• 27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service


• a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 23.7% of your earnings)


• NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance


• employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes