Associate Data Engineer

Job summary

Please note this role is restricted to internal CSU colleagues only.

NECS works across the UK to support health and social care customers in meeting strategic operational challenges, to improve outcomes and increase efficiency. We deliver a diverse range of services to organisations working within health and social care across the North of England and beyond.

Our digital, data and technology specialists work with internal teams in NECS and external customers to drive forward the technology agenda within health and care and is key to NECS strategic plan. This focus means we are currently looking to grow our team. We are looking for highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic individuals who can bring new ideas, foster and drive forward a collaborative culture.

Our team is made up of a range of DBAs, data engineers, application developers, solution analysts, delivery managers, and technical architects. We are looking for an Associate Data Engineer to support the development and delivery of our secondary care data service within our data management service.

The role is a full time, permanent opportunity. The team is based across offices in Durham, Teesside and Sheffield. Your base can be in either location as preferred, with some remote working also available. There may be occasional requirements to travel regionally or nationally depending upon the requirements of our customers.

Main duties of the job

Working with a team of Data Engineers, you will support them to ensure the smooth delivery of day-to-day business operations, to ensure a reliable, efficient service is provided to our wide variety of clients from across the country. This will primarily focus on our Secondary Uses Service (SUS) data service but there will also be opportunity to get involved with our other data service deliveries and projects across the department.

As an Associate Data Engineer you will need to possess strong database development skills, good communication and planning skills, have a passion for all things digital and a drive and determination to succeed. You will make use of the Microsoft technology stack, including SSIS and SQL Server, as well as PowerShell, Python or similar scripting solutions to automate data processing. Knowledge of secondary care datasets and national tariffs is also highly desirable.

You will be accustomed to working within a complex, fast-paced environment where data and technology plays a key role in the organisation.

About us

At NECS we are very proud to be part of the NHS England family. We are one of the very few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have grown from our roots in the North East to be an NHS business with customers the length and breadth of the UK and further abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly over this period, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHSE regions, Local Authorities, General Practices and national NHSE Directorates.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people.

In return we offer a competitive package including:

- A competitive salary with transparent pay progression

- An excellent NHS pension with employer contribution

- A generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

- Numerous employee benefits including a lease car scheme, cycle to work and access to NHS discounts with major retailers

- Career development, training and accreditation opportunities