Data Engineer - 2 year FTC

Reed Technology is partnering with a leading higher education institution to recruit a Data Engineer on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract.

This role sits within a core data team responsible for managing a nationally significant medical data repository. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively, and contributing to healthcare research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process a variety of data types, including structured, unstructured, and imaging data.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes, data quality routines, and data mapping to support research.
• Deliver projects from initial feasibility assessments through to dataset delivery.
• Create and maintain SQL and/or Python-based ETL solutions, integrating data into the central repository.
• Work closely with clinicians, researchers, project teams, and stakeholders, providing technical guidance and support.

Requirements

• Good experience with ETL development, MS SQL, relational databases, and query optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience gathering requirements and designing effective technical solutions.
• Must be based in Scotland.

What's on Offer?

• 2-year Fixed-Term Contract.
• Salary of up to £37,500, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to support impactful research and innovation within healthcare and education.
• Join an institution recognised for its contribution to life sciences, health, and engineering.