Data Engineer
Remote (UK-based) | Occasional travel for team collaboration
Full-time | Healthcare Staffing Sector
About the Role
We’re looking for a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that power a growing national healthcare staffing business.
This is a key, senior technical role within the data function. You’ll work closely with the Lead Technology Architect to define and implement how data is structured, governed, and utilised across the organisation. You’ll have real ownership and the opportunity to shape the future of data across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Azure & Data Architecture
Design and implement scalable data architecture across Azure services
Optimise Azure environments for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Manage governance frameworks, tagging, and cloud spend controls
Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM templates)
Maintain disaster recovery, backup, and rollback strategies
Data Pipelines & Integration
Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines
Orchestrate data workflows using Azure Data Factory
Enhance Databricks (Delta Lake) medallion architecture
Implement real-time and near real-time data processing
Monitor pipelines with automated alerting
Data Modelling & Governance
Design scalable data models for operational and reporting needs
Develop dimensional and reference data models
Maintain data documentation, lineage, and governance frameworks
Implement audit trails and data access logging
Business Intelligence & Reporting
Build and optimise Power BI semantic layers and data marts
Ensure high-quality, reliable, and performant reporting data
Implement data refresh strategies and incremental loads
Configure secure access including Row-Level Security
Application & API Data Services
Develop and maintain API endpoints
Ensure consistency across CRM systems and web platforms
Implement caching and mobile-first data strategies
Security & Compliance
Implement secure data sharing and encryption standards
Ensure best practice security across all data assets
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills
Strong experience with Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, Storage, Logic Apps)
Advanced T-SQL, database design, and performance tuning
Proven experience building data pipelines and integrations (ETL/ELT)
Strong Power BI skills (DAX, Power Query, semantic modelling)
Solid understanding of data security (OAuth, SAML, encryption)
Experience with cloud cost optimisation and governance
Experience
5+ years in Data Engineering or similar role
Proven delivery of scalable cloud-based data solutions
Experience working with complex, multi-system integrations
Experience in regulated industries (e.g. healthcare) is a plus
Desirable
Databricks / Apache Spark
Azure DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
Microsoft Fabric / Synapse
CRM integrations (e.g. Eclipse, CareLineLive)
Power Platform (Power Apps / Automate)
Data warehouse / lakehouse architecture
What You’ll Bring
A proactive, self-driven approach with strong ownership
Exceptional attention to detail and documentation
Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
A collaborative mindset across technical and non-technical teams
Curiosity and a drive to continuously improve systems and processes
What’s in It for You
Remote-first working with flexibility
Opportunity to own and shape a modern data platform
Exposure to a diverse tech stack (Azure, Databricks, Power BI, APIs)
Work in a growing, purpose-driven healthcare organisation
Real impact on business performance and decision-making
Apply Now
If you’re a hands-on Data Engineer who wants to take ownership of a growing data function and build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you
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