Job summary

UKHSAs mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. To achieve our objectives effectively and fairly, we commit to representing modern Britain and all its diversity. UKHSA recognises that diversity of background and life experience brings different insights, creates challenge, and encourages change and innovation. This in turn produces more accountable and trusted public services and better decisions; better because they are more attuned to the needs and interests of all our communities. Differences of thought and outlook are not only respected but expected. We want all our employees to feel that they can be themselves at work and that they are valued.

The UKHSA Data Operations Directorate provides strategic leadership and oversight for developing and managing a common and bespoke suite of performant, modern, secure, data and analytical tools, services, platforms and applications, ensuring access to high quality data and analytics services, internally and externally.

Main duties of the job

You will draw from an extensive background of experience in core data engineering. Your skills will enable and deliver data and analytical solutions on our analytics and data platforms. You will be able to act as a senior technical expert in all aspects of delivery and be prepared to provide leadership and guidance to small project teams/resources in a collaborative way.

You will develop and maintain the technology infrastructure that is integrating new and existing sources of data into Data Analytics and Surveillance processes and workflows, so that it can be exploited with maximum efficiency and efficacy. Key skills required include: data engineering, data architecture, data analysis, security architecture, DevOps and business partnering.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

Programming and build - You can design, write and iterate code from prototype to production-ready. You understand security, accessibility and version control. You can use a range of coding tools and languages. You can develop code that self-generates documentation that supports Data Scientists and Data Analysts Technical understanding - You know about the specific technologies that underpin your ability to deliver the responsibilities and tasks of the role. You can apply the required breadth and depth of technical knowledge Testing - You can plan, design, manage, execute and report tests, using appropriate tools and techniques, and work within regulations. You know how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented Problem resolution - You know how to log, analyse and manage problems in order to identify and implement the appropriate solution. You can ensure that the problem is fixed

Essential Criteria

Please be aware that we will assess on thenineessential criteria stated on the advert rather than the full list on the job description document.

Extensive knowledge/experience at an enterprise scale using Python, SQL, Spark and AWS for data pipelines, data management and development Experience of ETL development utilizing Microsoft Enterprise Stack / Azure / AWS Glue Experience of developing robust pipeline code that can run unattended Experience of using version control software such as Git / GitHub / GitLab and implementation of CI/CD processes Experience of understanding requirements and supporting design of data solutions Experience or knowledge of working within an Agile development environment Excellent communication skills evidenced through verbal and written means to wide range of stakeholders Ability to work as part of a wider team to develop and maintain data solutions Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems

Selection Process Details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

Success profiles

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listednineessential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to the technical test.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to the technical test (Stage 2).

Please do not exceed1000words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Technical Test

You will be invited to undertake a practical task designed to assess your technical skills and approach to common tasks we face within the Engineering & Enablement team.

Technical tests will be held week commencing 2nd January 2025. Please note these dates are subject to change.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to the interview.

Stage 3: Interview (success profiles)

You will be invited to a (single) remote interview.

Behaviours and experiences will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

Managing a quality service - Lead BehaviourDelivering at pace Communicating and influencing Making effective decisions Changing and improving

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Interviews will be held week commencing 13th January 2025. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London) or at one of our scientific campus sites (Colindale, Porton and Chilton).

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check (SC) residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

Application form

Statement of Suitability

Essential

Statement of Suitability

Technical Test

Essential

Technical Test

Behaviour

Essential

Managing a quality service Changing and improving Making effective decisions Communicating and influencing Delivering at pace