NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

Senior Data Engineer

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Job summary

It is said that in today's modern world data is a richer resource than oil.

As Healthcare becomes more complex, there is an ever growing need to understand and interpret large data sets to provide insight and support decision makers, ensuring we serve our communities in the most efficient and effective way. Businesses thrive by making the best use of their data, and the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are no exception to this.

The Business Intelligence team is at the forefront of this. You will work with your colleagues to drive our analytical capabilities to supporting population Health Management as well as performance and demand reporting to all business areas.

At the heart of this strategy is the development of an Azure Data Lake and structured Data Warehouse. The Data Engineers will support the data warehouse architect is the design and implementation of this data architecture and will support the wider Business Intelligence team in the more efficient and effective use of data.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for supporting The Data Warehouse Architect and wider BI team in the design, development expansion and maintenance of the ICB 'data warehouse', Azure Data Lake and Business Intelligence (BI) systems, acting as a deputy where required.

Leading the development of new pipelines and implementing new technologies in the Business Intelligence team, using tools such as SQL, Azure data factory and Azure stack modules including Databricks/Synapse Analytics, SSIS, and Power BI.

About us

You will be working in a small centralised team supporting the Integrated care Board (ICB) but with close collaboration with all our Health and social care partners across Norfolk and Suffolk.

The work is varied, dynamic and interesting, with an excellent team environment. The team now largely work from home with occasional requirements to attend the office, but agile working is available. There are flexible working opportunities.

Details

Date posted

09 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

137-5733475

Job locations

Norfolk County Council

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a subject matter expert. Data Engineers will develop and deliver training for informaticians. This will include technical training on BI software and languages as well as requirements gathering, specification design and implementation. They will supervise the Data Engineers, managing their workload and supporting their development.

Undertake complex technical work liaising with system owners and specialists in designing the data warehouse to ensure that it meets the needs of all users. Ensure that thorough documentation and change control processes are in place and are accessible and maintained. Proactively manage the integrity and quality of data within the data warehouse: investigating, raising and resolving issues with the system owners where necessary

To work with informatics colleagues to develop and implement new information reports, flows and systems that meet the operational and strategic needs of the Trust and their stakeholders. Undertake the specification, design and implementation of technical reports using systems such as, but not limited to, T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS and PowerBI.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a subject matter expert. Data Engineers will develop and deliver training for informaticians. This will include technical training on BI software and languages as well as requirements gathering, specification design and implementation. They will supervise the Data Engineers, managing their workload and supporting their development.

Undertake complex technical work liaising with system owners and specialists in designing the data warehouse to ensure that it meets the needs of all users. Ensure that thorough documentation and change control processes are in place and are accessible and maintained. Proactively manage the integrity and quality of data within the data warehouse: investigating, raising and resolving issues with the system owners where necessary

To work with informatics colleagues to develop and implement new information reports, flows and systems that meet the operational and strategic needs of the Trust and their stakeholders. Undertake the specification, design and implementation of technical reports using systems such as, but not limited to, T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS and PowerBI.

Person Specification

Certified in the use of Business Intelligence tools

Essential

  • Relevant certification (Data Engineering, Azure, PowerBI etc.)

Microsoft BI Dev Stack software experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working and developing with the Microsoft Azure stack.

Data Engineering experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of developing and optimising ETL/ELT data warehousing solutions
  • Developed and implemented development standards and processes across an Azure or similar environment
  • Developed and trained junior staff in SQL, Azure, PowerBI or other technical skills.

Experience managing Projects

Essential

  • Experience of managing and supervising data engineering projects involving multiple teams and systems.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience of forming and maintaining internal and external relationships.
Person Specification

Certified in the use of Business Intelligence tools

Essential

  • Relevant certification (Data Engineering, Azure, PowerBI etc.)

Microsoft BI Dev Stack software experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working and developing with the Microsoft Azure stack.

Data Engineering experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of developing and optimising ETL/ELT data warehousing solutions
  • Developed and implemented development standards and processes across an Azure or similar environment
  • Developed and trained junior staff in SQL, Azure, PowerBI or other technical skills.

Experience managing Projects

Essential

  • Experience of managing and supervising data engineering projects involving multiple teams and systems.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience of forming and maintaining internal and external relationships.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

Address

Norfolk County Council

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Employer's website

https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

Address

Norfolk County Council

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Employer's website

https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Data Warehouse Architect

Jamie Davies

jamie.davies9@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

137-5733475

Job locations

Norfolk County Council

Norwich

NR1 2DH


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