Azure Data Engineer

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

We are looking for an experienced Azure Database Engineer to lead our cloud migration projects and support with the API projects, preferably within a healthcare data environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Microsoft Azure and a proven track record in designing and implementing database solutions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from existing On-premises platforms to Azure. You will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient, scalable, cost-effective and secure cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. The candidate will possess a deep understanding of Azure services including but not limited to Azure Blob, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Synapse Database, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking. Understanding of Snowflake, Power Automate, Pandas, NLP and Power BI would be desirable.
Your expertise will be crucial in guiding our cancer projects to success, ensuring alignment with requirements, best practices, and security standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into robust architectural solutions while orchestrating and ingesting data from multiple sources (EPR, Cancer database, Imaging, Histopathology, Endoscopy, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy etc).
Lead the migration from Onprem to Cloud based solution.
Manage the existing and new APIs.
Create and maintain data pipelines, data storage solutions, and data processing systems on the Azure platform.
Develop and implement processes to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data warehouses or data lakes.
Work with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and other storage solutions to design scalable and efficient data storage systems.
Utilise big data technologies like Azure Databricks and Apache Spark to handle and analyze large volumes of data.
Design, implement, and optimize data models to support business requirements and performance needs.
Work with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data solutions meet business needs.
Identify and implement internal process improvements, such as automating manual processes and optimising data delivery.
Maintain data quality, integrity, and security across all data solution.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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