Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Digital Research Environment (DRE) as a Data Engineer, funded through Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC). In this role, you’ll work at the heart of the Digital Research Environment (DRE), partnering with clinicians and researchers to deliver high-impact projects in AI, genomics and rare disease research.The role offers the chance to combine advanced data engineering, nationally leading research, and a clear social purpose – improving outcomes for children with rare and complex conditions, every single day.
This role is ideal for a motivated data engineer who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging problems and wants their work to make a tangible difference. You’ll design and optimise data pipelines, support cutting-edge analytics and collaborate across multiple Trusts and academic partners.
We aim to hold interviews in the last week of February, please hold these dates and an invite will be sent to you, should you be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The BRC Data Engineer will be a member of the DRE Team with a primary focus on working with researchers to deliver several specific research projects that will utilise the DRE. The post holder will provide essential technical support for a range of innovative research projects, including both GOSH initiatives and collaborative efforts with partner institutions, including:
- Real-Time Integration of Brain Tumour Volumetry into Neuro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (Kshitij Mankad)
- Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for the Detection of Necrotising Enterocolitis (Stavros Loukogeorgakis)
- Real-world EPIC data for health economic analysis of rapid genetic testing in epilepsy (Amy McTague)
- Support PEI projects and requests across all three partner sites (Sheffield, Birmingham and Alder Hey)
- A neonatal screen data project between GOSH and a partner site
- Developing a craniofacial database with 2 PEI partners
- Developing an NLP tool around babygram and friends and family tests between GOSH and a partner site.
Through these activities, the Data Engineer will ensure that data-driven research and operational projects are effectively supported, contributing to advancements in paediatric healthcare.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Gash Values
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Continuing Professional Development
- Epic Certification
Desirable
- Project management foundation level or relevant experience
- Data analytics/research qualification or Higher degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of developing data workflows in a complex environment
- Experience of software engineering and the software development life-cycle, including issue tracking, testing, documentation, version control and continuous integration
- Experience of supervising staff and/or student projects
Desirable
- Experience in data management for studies and use of electronic data capture systems
- Experience in text mining
- Experience in working with genomics data
- Experience of using data analytics in academic research projects
- Experience working with standards, terminologies and ontologies in healthcare (such as FHIR, OMOP), metadata and FAIR principles
- Previous experience in the NHS, healthcare or medical research
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritising to achieve deadlines under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to staff at all levels
- Excellent skills in database management, administration and advanced SQL
- Excellent skills in at least one commonly used programming language (Java, Python, C, Rust etc.) and a demonstrable ability to quickly learn new languages and paradigms
Desirable
- Excellent skills in Python Pandas and/or R for data manipulation at scale
- Skills in presenting data interactively in e.g. dashboards, especially using programmatic approaches like R Shiny, Plotly/Dash etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 11 March 2026
