Senior Software and Data Engineer

Job overview

We are looking for someone to join our team of software and data engineers.  We are building a secure, scalable platform to support health data research and healthcare delivery, bringing real benefits to patients, researchers, and the NHS: in Oxford, in the Thames Valley and Surrey region, and across the UK.

The successful candidate will work with leading data scientists, clinicians, and researchers from partner organisations in academia and industry.  They will help build robust, reliable software solutions for automatic data management.  They will use and develop leading-edge skills in data engineering and machine learning.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will help to design and maintain software in multiple languages, including Python, SQL, and JavaScript, using continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines and agile methodology. They will address design challenges, take responsibility for the resolution of complex issues, and provide leadership in areas where they have particular expertise and experience.

They will work with software engineers and data scientists within the Oxford Big Data Institute to develop data models and services that support high-value clinical and translational research.  They will work with clinical teams across the NHS to improve the quality and availability of real-world data for the development and delivery of new, data-driven healthcare innovations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kinga Várnai, Special Projects Lead ([email protected]).