Data Engineer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Abergele; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales seeks a Data Engineer to join the Development Team. The ideal candidate will have advanced SQL skills and experience in data warehousing concepts. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining the data warehouse and supporting health services through data analysis. This role offers flexible working hours and career opportunities within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive induction

Qualifications

• Experience working with data warehouses.
• Strong SQL development experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively to gather requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the organisation's data warehouse.
• Acquire, maintain and present data.
• Support health services in managerial tasks through data analysis.

Skills

Advanced SQL skills

Knowledge of data warehousing concepts

Experience of ETL processes

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server platform

Excellent communication skills

Excellent analysis skills

Job description

Overview

The Data, Intelligence and Insight Department has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to join our Development Team as a Data Engineer. We are looking for a motivated person who possesses excellent SQL skills. The ideal candidate will work flexibly as part of a small team responsible for maintaining and developing the department's Data Warehouse. We offer a full induction, flexible working hours and excellent career opportunities. You will be based at one of our three main offices – Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Abergele Hospital or Bangor Hospital – where we offer hybrid working with regular office attendance.

BCUHB is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.

Responsibilities

The postholder will contribute to the design and maintenance of the organisation's data warehouse, and the acquisition, maintenance and presentation of data. The data warehouse supports the organisation in strategically and operationally managing health services across North Wales.

• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and techniques
• Advanced SQL skills
• Experience of ETL processes
• In‑depth knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server platform and client tools (SSMS)
• Understanding of the importance of thorough testing

The applicant must possess excellent communication skills in order to carry out user requirements elicitation, and excellent analysis skills to translate these requirements into working solutions and warehouse datasets.

Skills and Qualifications

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.