Data Engineer - 2 year FTC

Reed
Dundee, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£31,000.0 - £37,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Mapping Relational Databases Python (Programming Language) Microsoft SQL Server Query Optimization SQL Databases

Job description

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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.

About the company

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.

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