Senior Software and Data Engineer

Job summary

We are seeking experienced individuals with talent,expertise, and ambition in software and data engineering. We can 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 theThames Valley and Surrey (TVS) Secure Data Environment (SDE) Programme hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH).They will design and implementsolutions to supportdata acquisition, integration, and analysis.

The tools and services that they deliver will have a significant impact. Working withhealthcare professionals and leading researchers,theywill have the satisfaction of seeing theirsoftwarein use:supportingcutting-edgeresearchandimproving patient care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate willprovide expertleadershipand technical knowledgeon the deliveryof software and dataservices across a range of digital areas, including systems, applications, data analysis, information reporting, information governance and information interpretation, investigate a range of highly complex data engineering issues, be responsible for strategic planningand deliveryacross a range of specialised areas andwill manage thedesign, developmentand adaptation ofhighly complexsoftware anddata 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 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.

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
  • Expert knowledge of software and data engineering acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study (eg computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master's degree or equivalent level
  • Extensive experience within a complex and demanding environment
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)

Experience

Essential
  • 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) and Strong skills in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and platforms
Desirable
  • Interest and/or experience in technologies relating to data science, for example: statistical analysis, machine learning, or natural language processing

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Old Road Campus

Oxford

OX37LE


Employer's website

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

Company
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom OX37LE
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£64455.00 - £74896.00 a year
Posted
Company
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom OX37LE
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£64455.00 - £74896.00 a year
Posted