Advanced Data Engineer Job in Cardiff with Sponsorship and Career Growth Apply Today

Location
Cardiff, Wales

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
46,840 to 53,602 per year

About Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Public Health Wales NHS Trust are on a mission to protect and improve the health of everyone in Wales. They believe in doing meaningful work that matters and building a supportive work environment where people feel empowered to lead innovation. Their data teams are growing fast, and they need forward-thinking professionals who want to shape the future of public service through cutting-edge tech and collaboration.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available for eligible overseas candidates
• Supportive team environment that values transparency and feedback
• Hybrid working options with flexibility across teams and locations
• Structured progression pathways with a focus on career growth
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that serve public health across Wales
• Access to NHS pension scheme and additional staff benefits

Requirements

• Strong SQL, Python, and cloud engineering skills (Azure or GCP)
• Hands-on experience with data lakes, warehouses, schema design, and orchestration
• Skilled in data pipeline automation and ETL processes using CI/CD practices
• Familiar with tools like Power BI, Azure Data Factory, GitHub, and DevOps
• Confident working across teams and translating business needs into data solutions
• Able to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of technical delivery
• A degree in computer science, data engineering, or a similar field
• Desirable: Experience in migration projects, Welsh language skills

Salary Details

This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £46,840 and £53,602, based on experience and qualifications. They also provide a robust benefits package for all NHS employees.

About the Role

This is one of those UK job opportunities that doesn’t come around often. As an Advanced Data Engineer, you’ll help modernise the way data drives decision-making in public health. From building metadata models to managing real-time data flow across secure pipelines, your role will be central to building scalable, future-ready systems.

You’ll collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and data scientists to improve data access and quality. You’ll also help shape the data architecture and guide junior staff through best practices. Whether you’re building from scratch or refining legacy systems, your work will make an impact. This is also a great option for professionals seeking Immediate start jobs UK with long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise data platforms, pipelines, and metadata
• Lead development of data lakes, warehouses, and ingestion frameworks
• Support cloud transformation projects including on-prem to Azure migrations
• Work with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable data flows
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards
• Mentor junior engineers and promote CI/CD practices across the team
• Develop tools and reporting dashboards using Power BI and other visualisation tools
• Take a user-first approach to engineering, making data meaningful and usable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They are proud to be an inclusive employer. They welcome people from all backgrounds and support flexible ways of working. Welsh language skills are welcomed but not required.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Public Health Wales NHS Trust
• Address: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs

Reference Number
PHW-ADE-CARDIFF

How To Apply
If you’re ready to do work that makes a difference and grow your skills with a brilliant team, apply today.