Data Engineering Lead

Thanks for stopping by! We’re Doctor Care Anywhere: Doctor Care Anywhere Group plc (DCA) is the UK’s largest private provider of telehealth services. The Company works with insurers, healthcare providers and corporate customers to serve patients with a range of digitally enabled telehealth services on its proprietary platform. DCA is committed to delivering the best possible patient experience and clinical care through digitally enabled, joined up, evidence-based pathways. DCA’s strategic ambition is to be the UK market leader in digitally enabled primary care, helping to meet the health needs of patients and payors in a challenging and fast changing environment.

The role We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimisation of our data platform. This role is critical in shaping our data engineering practices, enabling high-quality analytics, and ensuring reliable data delivery across the organisation. We’re looking for someone who is a strong technical leader, with experience in the Microsoft data stack or similar platforms. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, communicate clearly, and help set high engineering standards by leading through example.

Application Deadline: 9am Friday 27th February

Salary: £90,000 per annum

Key accountabilities / responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and data platform components.
• Architect and optimise solutions using Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, and related Azure services.
• Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes to support analytics, reporting, and operational data needs.
• Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, promoting best practices and engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and product owners to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld across all data engineering deliverables.
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the data engineering function.
• Support the evolution of our cloud data strategy and contribute to architectural decisions.

Technical Expertise

• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure SQL / SQL Server
• Azure Data Factory (ADF) for orchestration and data pipelines
• Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, PySpark/Scala)
• Azure cloud services (Storage, Key Vault, Functions, etc.)
• Proven experience designing and implementing modern data architectures (e.g., lakehouse, data warehouse, ELT frameworks).
• Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python preferred).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data engineering.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data at scale.

Desirable / Nice to Have

• Snowflake: exposure to Snowflake architecture, SQL, and pipelines.
• Dynamics 365 / Dataverse: understanding of underlying data structures and integration approaches.
• Experience with Power BI data modelling concepts.
• Knowledge of data governance tools and practices.

Interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management — able to engage with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong leadership qualities with experience mentoring or guiding engineering teams.
• A collaborative, personable approach — able to build trust and influence across the organisation.
• Problem‑solver with a focus on delivering pragmatic, effective solutions.
• Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment.

We understand the importance of health and wellbeing, for our patients and for our team. As a valued member of our business, you’ll be supported, respected, and empowered to grow, with the freedom to make the most of your role and your career.

As part of our team, you’ll have access to:

• Doctor Care Anywhere subscription: For you and 5 of your loved ones, Get ready to enjoy health consultations on the go!
• Company Bonus: We love rewarding our team for their dedication and achievements.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays: You've earned it! Enjoy time off to recharge, explore, and make incredible memories.
• Birthday Day Off: Go and celebrate however you like!
• Buy up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE) as part of our focus on health and wellbeing
• Charity Days: Join us in giving back to the community! We're all about making a difference together.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: We've got your back with extra support during this special time.
• Bike2Work Scheme: We love an eco-friendly commute!
• Cross-Team Collaboration Opportunities: Join the fun in our autonomous work environment with plenty of chances to collaborate and shine.
• Hybrid Working: An agile and autonomous hybrid work environment.
• Development Opportunities: Get ready to grow, learn, and make strides in your career!
• 30-Day Work Abroad Allowance: Take your laptop overseas and work for up to 30 days a year.

Doctor Care Anywhere is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Doctor Care Anywhere is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its patients and expects all Colleagues to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks.