NS226362 Data Engineer

Nhs Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Scotland seeks a Data Engineer for a permanent role. The position involves shaping cloud data architecture using SQL and Python. The ideal candidate will have experience in data engineering and a commitment to using data as a strategic asset. Responsibilities include building data pipelines and collaborating with various stakeholders. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Strong support for professional development

Collaboration with the University of Aberdeen

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL, Python, and cloud data platforms is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of governance, privacy, and information security in data systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the cloud data architecture.
• Use SQL and Python to design, build, and optimise data pipelines.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure systems meet needs.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modelling

Cloud data platforms

ELT pipeline design

Governance knowledge

Job description

Overview

Data Engineer
Summerfield House (Permanent Full Time)

NHS Grampian is an intelligence led organisation, recognised for using high quality analytics to drive decision making across the health system. Our work spans Public Health, Primary Care, Community Services, Hospitals, Partnerships, and corporate functions. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking Data Engineer to join our innovative and friendly team.

Healthcare is being transformed by new data sources and technologies. NHS Grampian is committed to maximising data as a strategic asset, powering research, improving patient care, reducing health inequalities, and strengthening population health.

We are moving to a cloud first strategy with platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, building a robust, scalable, and secure data ecosystem. This includes cloud based data lakes, SQL driven data models (including star schemas), and optimised ELT pipelines to enable trusted reporting, advanced analytics, and AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver NHS Grampian's cloud data architecture, covering storage, integration, processing, and analytics
• Use SQL and Python alongside modern ELT approaches to design, build, and optimise data pipelines
• Model and structure data for analysis, creating trusted solutions that support real world decision making
• Work closely with clinicians, service leaders, local authorities, and national health bodies to ensure systems meet operational and strategic needs

Qualifications

About you

You will be comfortable moving between high level design and hands on development. Experience with SQL, Python, cloud data platforms, and modern data engineering methods is highly desirable. An interest in AI and advanced analytics will be an advantage.

• SQL (data querying, optimisation, and modelling)
• Python (data engineering, analytics, automation)
• Data modelling (including star schemas and relational design)
• Cloud data platforms (ideally Microsoft Fabric or equivalent)
• ELT pipeline design and optimisation
• Knowledge of governance, privacy, and information security in data systems

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong support for professional development and research
• Close links with the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science

Equality and Inclusion

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.