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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Engineer - **Company:** East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Blackpool, UK - **Salary:** £49,387.0 - £56,515.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Business Intelligence Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Software Design Documents, Middleware, Entity Framework, Systems Analysis, JQuery, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, PRINCE2, Power BI, Cloud Services, Service Development Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Qliksense, .NET Core, Electronic Medical Records, AngularJS, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Tools for Reporting, Intersystems, Web Architecture, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://elht.nhs.uk/working-us/our-vacancies#!/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackpool/East_Lancashire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Business_Intelligence/Business_Intelligence-v8158823?_ts=1 ## About the Role * Degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience in related field, * Relevant development qualifications (e.g.: Agile, Prince 2 foundation), * Ability to utilise technology to achieve direct business benefits. * Experience of NHS IT * Knowledge of computer networking and system analysis * Understanding of NHS Informatics function * Proficient with SQL server or similar software * Proficient with SSIS, SSRS, Visual Studio * Knowledge of Cloud data platforms * Experience of database querying using T-SQL * Sound knowledge of web architecture Desirable criteria * Knowledge of Health Level 7 (HL7) Standard * Skills in Integration Engine Middleware applications * Knowledge of visualisation tools such as Power BI, QlikSense * Experience of .Net Core, Entity Framework, Angular, C#, ASP.net, CSS, HTML4/5, JavaScript, JQuery, Python, * Excellent communication skills, written and oral * Excellent presentational skills * Excellent interpersonal skills * Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines * Able to make decisions based on highly complicated information * Able to plan and organise a work programme with conflicting demands and priorities * Is innovative and able to contribute to service development * Ethos of continuous service improvement * Flexible and adaptable to change * Ability to travel ## Description The post holder will be an integral member of a team of specialists within Business Intelligence (BI) and the wider Digital department and play a lead role in implementing the department's BI Strategy. The role is a highly technical post that will help lead the development and design of Data Warehouse, Data Integration and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to support the One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Performance and Information agenda. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of the main areas of the unit's work, namely Data Warehousing, Integration, Reporting and Business Intelligence and how these fit in with the operations and business of the organisation. The post holder will possess experience in the design, development and support of modern data engineering solutions across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. The role will involve the detailed analysis and understanding of complex technical and business requirements across multiple services within and external to the organisation to deliver high quality BI solutions and products and facilitate their delivery as part of the new Electronic Health Record implementation. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of the role of Digital in the NHS workplace., * Provide leadership and expertise in the area of BI development throughout a project lifecycle and beyond. * Coordinate and solicit input from business and application stakeholders to develop informatics solutions. * Complete detailed specifications and design documents in accordance with project standards and timelines. * Take a leading role in the development, implementation and maintenance of Data Warehousing and Reporting solutions using modern data engineering solutions. * Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining solutions using the Intersystems Health Share Health Connect integration engine middleware or other identified solutions. * Establish BI requirements for the development of new and existing administrative, clinical and reporting systems and solutions. * Effectively communicate requirements and technical limitations with clients and colleagues. * Ensure systems designed, developed and managed by the team meet information security and privacy requirements. * Ensure developments are tested to a high standard before release for business testing. * Provide third-line support for systems for which the department is responsible. * Advise and promote the use of systems and work with users to ensure objectives are achieved. * Keep up to date with new requirements, technologies and developments within NHS informatics., The post holder will supervise and/or allocate work to team members for co-ordinated activities within a project and will provide technical guidance and training to others within and outside the team in areas of special expertise to facilitate knowledge sharing and development. The post holder will be required to be qualified in relevant software and solutions pertinent to Business Intelligence and may need to undertake training to achieve the relevant competency and certification. The post holder will prepare documentation of procedures and systems to the required standard, ensuring documentation is suitable for the provision of ongoing support. The post holder will ensure that all routine procedures are implemented and documented and that system security is comprehensive and complete. The post holder will ensure that staff have regular appraisals and up-to-date Personal Development Plans. 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