Senior Data Engineer (Band7)

Senior Data Engineer (Band 7)

Location: Belfast

Salary: £23.60 p/h

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week / Monday - Friday

Duration: Temporary ongoing

The HSC Data Institute is driving a transformation in how health and social care data is used across Northern Ireland. They are building secure, scalable and innovative data platforms to empower patient-centred, data-driven decisions.

We are now recruiting a Data Engineer to join their Analytics and Insight team. This is a unique opportunity to help design and deliver a greenfield cloud-based data platform - the first of its kind in NI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Build and optimise cloud-based infrastructure (preferably Azure).
• Collaborate with analysts, scientists, ICT specialists and healthcare professionals to deliver impactful data solutions.
• Implement robust data models, architecture and quality controls.
• Provide technical expertise, training and support to stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• A degree (or equivalent) in ICT or related field with at least 3 years' experience in a data engineering role, OR 5+ years' relevant experience.
• Proven experience in:
  • Data pipeline design and cloud infrastructure.
  • Database and query design for reporting/analysis.
  • ETL concepts and implementation.
  • Programming in Python or R for data manipulation/analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current UK driving licence and access to a car (unless exempt under disability provisions).

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link provided or contact Ray McPhillips. [email protected] or call on 02890242824

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.