Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Software and Data Engineer

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

We arelooking for someoneto join our team of software and data engineers.We are building a secure, scalable platform to support health data research and healthcare delivery, bringing real benefits to patients, researchers, and the NHS: in Oxford, in the Thames Valley and Surrey region, and across the UK.

The successful candidate will work with leading data scientists, clinicians, and researchers from partner organisations in academia and industry.They will help build robust, reliable software solutions for automatic data management.They will use and develop leading-edge skills in data engineering and machine learning.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will help to design andmaintainsoftware in multiple languages, including Python, SQL, and JavaScript, using continuous integration/continuousdeliverypipelines and agilemethodology.They will address design challenges, take responsibility for the resolution of complex issues, and provideleadershipin areas where they haveparticular expertiseand experience.

They will work with software engineers and data scientists within the Oxford Big Data Institute to develop data models and services that support high-value clinical and translational research.They will work with clinical teams across the NHS to improve the quality and availability of real-world data for the development and delivery of new, data-driven healthcare innovations.

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 general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and 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 - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours 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 and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

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-7759825-B6

Job locations

Old Road Campus

Oxford

OX37LE


Job description

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 (kinga.varnai@ouh.nhs.uk).

Job description

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 (kinga.varnai@ouh.nhs.uk).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • An excellent understanding of the principles and techniques of software and data engineering as evidenced by a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, together with a Masters' degree and/or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

  • Advanced study and/or research experience in a relevant subject

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of technical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration in the development, delivery, and support of innovative software and data technologies.
  • Experience of managing collaborations and of taking responsibility for performance and successful delivery.

Desirable

  • Experience of data modelling in a complex domain such as healthcare or health research.
  • Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as healthcare records
  • Experience of developing or integrating AI technologies for software development and data analysis.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • An excellent understanding of the principles and techniques of software and data engineering as evidenced by a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, together with a Masters' degree and/or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

  • Advanced study and/or research experience in a relevant subject

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of technical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration in the development, delivery, and support of innovative software and data technologies.
  • Experience of managing collaborations and of taking responsibility for performance and successful delivery.

Desirable

  • Experience of data modelling in a complex domain such as healthcare or health research.
  • Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as healthcare records
  • Experience of developing or integrating AI technologies for software development and data analysis.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Old Road Campus

Oxford

OX37LE


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Old Road Campus

Oxford

OX37LE


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Special Projects Lead

Kinga Varnai

kinga.varnai@ouh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

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-7759825-B6

Job locations

Old Road Campus

Oxford

OX37LE


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