Systems Engineer (KTP Associate
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The Systems Engineer (KTP Associate) will have access to a wider range of benefits including a personal development budget of £4,167 to upskill during the project., The KTP Associate will lead the end-to-end design, development, implementation, and embedding of the UBHealthcare360 digital platform, working closely with UB Healthcare senior management and the Knowledge Base team at Birmingham City University., The Systems Engineer KTP Associate will work on:
- Feasibility & Requirements Definition.
- System Architecture & Data Framework Design.
- Platform Development & Testing.
- AI Integration & Innovation.
- Deployment, Training & Knowledge Embedding.
- Support the preparation of impact reports, case studies and dissemination materials.
- Contribute to academic outputs in collaboration with the Knowledge Base.
- Developing training materials and embedding knowledge within the company.
- Producing academic dissemination outputs (conference/journal papers).
- The role requires the successful candidate to design, develop, and embed an innovative, scalable, AI-enabled digital platform that will transform how UB Healthcare manages complex care placements, referrals, brokerage services, and operational decision-making.
The Systems Engineer (KTP Associate) will be expected to interact with the senior management, suppliers and clients of the company as well as BCU academics.
The Systems Engineer (KTP Associate) must also be adept at applying their knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible, with an ability to solve problems and create innovative solutions.
The Systems Engineer (KTP Associate) must have the following key attributes to ensure the project's successful completion., This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project aims to design, develop, and embed UBHealthcare360, an innovative, scalable, AI-enabled digital platform that will transform how UB Healthcare manages complex care placements, referrals, brokerage services, and operational decision making.
The overarching aim of the project is to reposition UB Healthcare as a digitally enabled, data-driven organisation capable of delivering faster, more transparent, and more efficient care coordination services to NHS and Integrated Care Board (ICB) partners.
To achieve this, the project will:
- Conduct a feasibility study and requirements analysis to define system scope, interoperability needs, and strategic KPIs
- Design a secure, modular, and scalable system architecture aligned with TOGAF and service oriented principles
- Develop an integrated digital platform incorporating workflow automation, real-time performance dashboards, and secure data governance mechanisms compliant with UK GDPR and NHS standards
- Embed AI-powered analytics to support proactive placement management, predictive risk assessment, and evidence-based care allocation decisions
- Deliver measurable operational impact, including reduced referral turnaround times, improved data accuracy, enhanced care coordination efficiency, and increased organisational capacity to secure NHS contracts
- Establish a sustainable digital capability within UB Healthcare through structured knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and commercialisation planning
The project will generate both technological innovation and organisational transformation by embedding scalable digital infrastructure and AI-driven decision-support systems that position UB Healthcare for long-term growth, improved service quality, and enhanced competitiveness within the healthcare brokerage market.
Requirements
Birmingham City University and UB Healthcare Limited are looking to appoint a highly skilled graduate as a Systems Engineer (KTP Associate)., The Systems Engineer (KTP Associate) will hold a relevant degree. This might be a first degree (equivalent to a first class or 2:1 honours) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A master's degree or PhD (awarded, recently submitted, or near completion) in a similar discipline will be an advantage., * A minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience in full software development lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment).
- Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git) and maintaining technical documentation.
- Strong programming skills in at least one modern back-end language (e.g., Mode.js/JavaScript, Java, Python, C#, or similar).
- Front-end development experience using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular or similar).
- Understanding of software architecture principles (e.g., modular design, layered architecture, microservices concepts).
- Knowledge of relational database design, data modelling, and data governance principles.
- Understanding of API design and system interoperability concepts.
- Experience implementing structured testing approaches (unit, integration, performance testing), * A master's degree or PhD (awarded, recently submitted, or near completion) in a relevant field is highly desirable.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical system specifications.
- Knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals, including classification, regression, model validation, and performance metrics.
- Understanding of software security principles and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR awareness).
- Familiarity with cloud-based or hybrid deployment environments.
- Experience designing and developing modular, scalable systems or distributed applications.
- Familiarisation with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with performance/load testing tools.
- Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards., * Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to take a proactive role in delivering the proposal's work plan successfully.
- Practical interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and industrial partners.
- Excellent communication skills to express ideas adequately and articulate complicated matters between the academics and the company project team members, either orally or in writing.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills, along with being adept at applying knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
