Senior Dara Architect; OutSystems, SQL server, Azure, Tsql, Governent, Healthcare, public sector
OutSystems (Primary), MS SQL Server/Azure SQL, REST/OData, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR).
- Salary - Open
- MUST HAVE security Clearance
- Permanent
- Location: Leeds
Key Responsibilities
- Production Data Modelling: Evolve Alpha prototypes into a highly normalized, performant schema within OutSystems, ensuring relational integrity and scalability for thousands of users.
- Sensitive Data Security: Design and implement "Secure-by-Design" patterns, including Row-Level Security (RLS), Data Masking, and At-Rest Encryption to protect sensitive demographics.
- Data Interoperability: Architect data exchange patterns using HL7 FHIR (R4/R5) via REST and OData to ensure seamless integration with the wider ecosystem.
- GDS Assessment Leadership: Act as the lead for GDS Point 10 (Define the data architecture), defending data minimisation, retention, and ethical usage during service assessments.
- Integration Governance: Define "Data Contracts" for third-party integrations, managing complex OData/REST syncs and data provenance.
1. Database Technology Specialty
- MS SQL Server/Azure SQL Mastery: Advanced T-SQL, performance tuning (execution plans, indexing), and concurrency management.
- Database Hardening: Experience with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and building immutable audit logs for sensitive data access.
2. Government Standards
- Interoperability: Deep understanding of Data Model and Dictionary.
- Compliance: Familiarity with DCB0129/0160(Clinical Safety) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
- GDS Experience: Proven track record of taking a project through a successful GDS Beta Assessment.
Candidate Capabilities (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Bridge: Ability to explain complex data trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and GDS assessors.
- Problem Solver: Capable of designing "Fail-Safe" logic for integrations with external Legacy healthcare databases.
- Ethical Mindset: A "Privacy-First" approach to data, ensuring patient confidentiality is baked into every architectural decision.
Experience Required
- 7+ years in Data Architecture, with at least 3 years in a UK Government environment.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade applications on the OutSystems platform.
- Experience with OData and RESTful API design for secure healthcare data transit.