Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by CereCore

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Automation Data Architecture Data Ingestion Data Integration Data Pipeline Data Structures Data Validation Microsoft 365 Microsoft Azure Performance Improvement Power BI Scalability SQL (Programming Language) SQLDB Stakeholder Management Verification And Validation

Summary: The Data Engineer role at CereCore International involves a 6-month consultancy engagement focused on enhancing NHS reporting and performance improvement through the development and optimization of SQL-based pipelines and Azure data environments. The position requires collaboration with operational and BI teams to ensure effective data integration and automation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in stabilizing the reporting infrastructure for an NHS Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain robust SQL pipelines and Azure dataflows to support NHS reporting
  • Work with operational and BI teams to integrate and prepare data for dashboards and statutory returns
  • Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes using Azure tooling
  • Troubleshoot data pipeline issues and ensure reliable data availability
  • Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to clarify data structures and requirements
  • Support the creation of real-time or near-real-time data extracts where applicable
  • Enable future scalability and efficiency in NHS data architecture

Key Skills:

  • Strong command of SQL and experience developing enterprise-level ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, SQL DB, etc.)
  • In-depth understanding of NHS datasets (e.g., commissioning, SUS, RTT, A&E)
  • Experience supporting BI/reporting teams by preparing clean, well-structured data
  • Familiarity with data validation, quality assurance, and secure NHS data handling
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines
  • Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, or other NHS integration standards (desirable)
  • Experience with real-time streaming data or near-real-time updates (desirable)
  • Exposure to Power BI and collaboration with analyst teams (desirable)
  • Scripting experience for automation tasks (desirable)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

CereCore International — United Kingdom (Remote) 6-month consultancy engagement Remote (UK-based) August / September start date Day Rate (Outside IR35) CereCore International partners with NHS organisations to deliver modern, data-driven solutions that support operational and clinical improvement. We are currently seeking a Data Engineer to support an NHS Trust on a critical reporting and performance improvement programme. This role is focused on building, optimising, and automating SQL-based pipelines and Azure data environments , with an emphasis on handling NHS commissioning datasets and enabling downstream reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain robust SQL pipelines and Azure dataflows to support NHS reporting
  • Work with operational and BI teams to integrate and prepare data for dashboards and statutory returns
  • Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes using Azure tooling
  • Troubleshoot data pipeline issues and ensure reliable data availability
  • Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to clarify data structures and requirements
  • Support the creation of real-time or near-real-time data extracts where applicable
  • Enable future scalability and efficiency in NHS data architecture

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong command of SQL and experience developing enterprise-level ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, SQL DB, etc.)
  • In-depth understanding of NHS datasets (e.g., commissioning, SUS, RTT, A&E)
  • Experience supporting BI/reporting teams by preparing clean, well-structured data
  • Familiarity with data validation , quality assurance, and secure NHS data handling
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines

Desirable

  • Knowledge of HL7, FHIR , or other NHS integration standards
  • Experience with real-time streaming data or near-real-time updates
  • Exposure to Power BI and collaboration with analyst teams
  • Scripting experience for automation tasks

This role plays a key part in helping an NHS trust recover and stabilise its reporting infrastructure. You’ll support the foundational data architecture needed to deliver compliant and accurate performance outputs.

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