Advanced Data Engineer
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,840.00 to £53,602.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46840.00 - £53602.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2025 |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF10 4BZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9028-25-0227 |
Summary
Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Advanced SQL and scripting skills (e.g., TSQL, PowerShell[LN1][FB2]) for data engineering, automation and orchestration tasks. Advanced database manipulation and administration skills, particularly T-SQL, Azure SQL, as well as capacity with unstructured and unlinked data management languages. Experience using and implementing schema and metadata design (e.g., star schema, snowflake, normal forms), with strong understanding of master and reference data management. Experience working with Azure/GCP building and managing data solutions such as data lakes or data warehouses, Azure Data Factory, Data Bricks and so forth Skilled in using cloud tools such DataFlow, Cloud Composer and Big Query Experience with data visualisation tools, particularly on the Microsoft Stack or GCP. Knowledge of data integration patterns and technologies (e.g., ETL, ELT, API-first), including near real-time and event-driven approaches. Experience in on-prem to Cloud migration and greenfield projects. Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, analysts, and developers to translate business needs into technical solutions. What you'll bring to the team: Proven experience as a Data Engineer in a hands-on role, with communication and collaboration skills to match your technical expertise. Proven experience in cloud platforms such Azure and GCP. Strong proficiency in automation of data processes, particularly ETL/ELT at scale. Advanced programming skills in SQL and Python [LN3][FB4]and a collaborative, CI/CD approach to pushing code; experience with orchestration and data pipeline tools. A user-focused approach to data delivery, ensuring that outputs are accessible, actionable and grounded in real-world context Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. A collaborative mindset, coupled with a passion for delivering in a high-performing team environment. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.