Senior Software and Data Engineer

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS teaching trust is seeking an experienced software and data engineer to lead technical projects. The role involves substantial responsibility in data acquisition and analysis, requiring a Master's degree or equivalent and extensive experience in a demanding environment. Flexible working options are available, with a salary ranging from £64,455 to £74,896 annually. Candidates will significantly impact patient care and research delivery.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of software and data engineering acquired through specialist training.
• Extensive experience within a complex and demanding environment.
• Demonstrable experience in data engineering or software development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical knowledge on software and data services.
• Investigate complex data engineering issues and manage design and development.

Skills

Software engineering

Data engineering

Collaboration

Leadership

Data structures

Programming languages

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

JSON

SQL

XML

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced individuals with talent, expertise, and ambition in software and data engineering. We offer the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that will transform scientific research and healthcare delivery in the NHS. The successful candidates will work as part of the Thames Valley and Surrey (TVS) Secure Data Environment (SDE) Programme hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). They will design and implement solutions to support data acquisition, integration, and analysis.

The tools and services delivered will have a significant impact. Working with healthcare professionals and leading researchers, they will have the satisfaction of seeing their software in use, supporting cutting-edge research and improving patient care.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide expert leadership and technical knowledge on the delivery of software and data services across a range of digital areas, including systems, applications, data analysis, information reporting, information governance and information interpretation. They will investigate a range of highly complex data engineering issues, be responsible for strategic planning and delivery across a range of specialised areas, and manage the design, development and adaptation of highly complex software and data engineering solutions.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH, please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals.

Our values define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 321-CORP-7520655-B8b

Job locations: Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX37LE

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kinga Vrnai, Special Projects Lead ([e-mail]).

Qualifications

Essential

• Expert knowledge of software and data engineering acquired through specialist training and relevant study (e.g., computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master’s degree or equivalent level
• Extensive experience within a complex and demanding environment
• Demonstrable experience of collaboration and leadership in data engineering or software development within a healthcare, academic, or commercial environment
• Excellent understanding of data engineering processes, models, data structures, and data formats (including JSON, SQL, and XML) with strong skills in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and platforms

Desirable

• Extensive, relevant professional experience may be considered against the requirement for a degree in computer science or a related discipline (the expectation of professional, technical competence is at least that associated with a degree level education in this subject)
• Interest and/or experience in technologies relating to data science (e.g., statistical analysis, machine learning, or natural language processing)

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and you may be required to submit for DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Old Road Campus

Oxford, OX37LE

Website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/