Junior Data Engineer

Overview

Main duties and responsibilities

• As a Junior Data Engineer you will work alongside specialists in Data Connect to deliver data asset updates and health data extracts requests accurately and on time. You will troubleshoot technical challenges and help optimize data workflows for better performance and accessibility.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting in cleaning, mapping and standardizing health datasets. Eg, to the OMOP Common Data Model (CDM)
• Helping to develop reproducible and secure data pipelines for research projects, following data engineering best practices.
• Working on and maintaining data assets within secure data platforms and infrastructure.
• Assisting with data validation, feasibility checks, and ensuring data extracts for research match cohort specifications.
• Maintaining data dictionaries and metadata to enable stakeholders to understand what data is available and how to use it correctly.
• Contributing to clear technical documentation that is accessible to a multidisciplinary team.
• Working within strict data governance and security frameworks to ensure compliance and data safety.
• Providing technical support to regional programs, including the ICB and Yorkshire & Humber SDE.
• Communicating progress, technical blockers, and updates to the Data Technical Lead and Project Manager.
• Participating in knowledge sharing across the Data Connect team.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Stage(s) assessed at

Grade

Salary

• £32,080 to £36,636 per annum (pro rata) with the potential to progress to £39,906 through sustained exceptional contribution.

Work arrangement

Duration

Right to work in the UK

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Our vision and strategic plan

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies access to menopause support in the workplace paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more
• paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
• access to menopause support in the workplace
• paid time off and support for fertility treatment
• and more
• More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).
• We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
• Closing Date : 17/09/2026
• We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision ( www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision ) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
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