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# Research Data and Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** University of Sunderland
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Security, Interoperability
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.sunderland.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0&tabId=230

## About the Role

1. Technical Leadership in Secure Research Data Platforms

Extensive experience leading the design, implementation and operational management of secure, cloud-based research data platforms and engineering solutions within complex production or research environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of architecting scalable data infrastructure, implementing modern software engineering and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, and delivering reliable, resilient and maintainable data platforms. They should be capable of providing technical leadership across the full engineering lifecycle, from architecture and implementation through to operational optimisation and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

 * Leadership of cloud-native research or enterprise data platforms.

 * Strong data engineering and software engineering capability.

 * Experience delivering production-grade infrastructure at scale.

 * Evidence of technical ownership rather than simply contributing to projects.

 2. Secure Health Data Engineering, Governance and Interoperability

Significant experience engineering and managing sensitive healthcare or research data within highly regulated environments, ensuring robust governance, interoperability, security and compliance. Candidates must demonstrate experience of working within secure research or NHS environments, balancing innovation with the requirements of information governance, privacy, cyber security and regulatory compliance. They should understand federated data architectures, secure data environments and the practical implementation of reproducible, auditable and trusted research infrastructure.

What we're looking for:

 * Experience with NHS, healthcare or similarly regulated data environments.

 * Knowledge of Secure Data Environments, UK GDPR and information governance.

 * Ability to integrate data securely across multiple systems and organisations.

 * Demonstrable understanding of governance-by-design.

 3. Translational Research Infrastructure and Partnership Working

Proven ability to translate complex research and clinical requirements into operational technical solutions while working effectively across multidisciplinary partnerships. This role extends beyond engineering. The successful candidate will be able to engage confidently with researchers, clinicians, digital teams and external partners, translating research objectives into scalable technical solutions that enable AI, advanced analytics and real-world clinical innovation. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound technical judgement and the ability to influence infrastructure strategy across organisational boundaries.

What we're looking for:

 * Experience working across academia, healthcare and technical teams.

 * Ability to bridge research, engineering and operational delivery.

 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

 * Evidence of delivering infrastructure that supports translational research and AI-enabled innovation.



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