Lead Data Engineer

The Lead Data Engineer will manage all Data Engineering services from both technical and service perspectives ensuring that they are fit for purpose and effective IT Service Management processes and activities are in place and being followed. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and lead a team of Data Engineers in the Data Product Centre, including appraisal, development, and recruitment.
• Authorise expenses and other similar payments.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership to drive improvements in the quality and efficiency of Data Engineering services.
• Undertake research and development tasks, including reviewing of new and emerging technologies, products, and tools, and bring these to the attention of the Data Product Centre.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure DDTS and user communities at all levels are engaged on topics related to the Data Engineering services that they use.
• Contribute towards Data Engineering design activities to ensure they are fit for purpose and take ownership of these services within day-to-day BAU.
• Provide all lines of support as required for services owned.
You may be required to work irregular hours and to travel, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice)., What we offer:
• Hybrid working arrangements - because NHSBT works nationally, we're able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options - we promote flexible working where the role allows. We're happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - we've fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support - we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
  
  Masters Degree in a related discipline OR equivalent experience
• Extensive training in database tools and methodologies, Substantial experience of database platforms and technologies in both on-premises and cloud environments
• Good understanding of relational database theory and technology
• Knowledge and experience of working in the Microsoft BI Stack (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Power BI)
• Able to manipulate, analyse, and interpret complex data in a structured manner, and draw conclusions, whilst having an eye for detail
• Readily being able to identify potential inaccuracies or inconsistencies in sets of highly complex data.
• Substantial knowledge of Database Quality Standards and protocols
• Knowledge and experience of delivery methodologies including Waterfall and Agile Iterative models
• Knowledge and experience of Change Management
• Knowledge of general IT legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act
  
  NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a unique organisation that works to save and improve lives every day.
We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer who is passionate about using data to make a real difference to join the NHSBT Data Intelligence Programme. This programme is central to NHSBTs modernisation and transformation plans, helping turn data into meaningful insights that improve donor and patient care. Through innovative, efficient, and high-quality services, the programme supports key organisational goals, including strengthening blood stock resilience, improving clinical quality, and delivering safer, more inclusive, and more efficient operations. It also ensures that managers have access to faster, more timely, and reliable data to support decision-making. Everything we do is ultimately about improving care and outcomes for donors and patients, and we are bringing together professionals with the vision, influence, and expertise to unlock the full potential of data in NHSBT. So, if you share our passion and want your work to make a meaningful, measurable impact on healthcare across the UK, wed love to hear from you., It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.