We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help shape and build the shared engineering capabilities that underpin Our Future Health’s data platforms. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on software engineering with Staff level technical leadership , working on large-scale data systems and reusable tooling while helping multiple engineering teams solve complex problems effectively. Our Future Health is an ambitious collaboration between the public, charity and private sectors, designed to help people live healthier lives for longer through better prevention, earlier detection and improved treatment of diseases. We will speed up the discovery of new methods of early disease detection, and the evaluation of new diagnostic tools, to help identify and treat diseases early, when outcomes are usually better. With over 2.7M volunteers across the UK, we’re now the world’s biggest health research programme of its kind, and our volunteer group is also more diverse than other, similar health research programmes. Technology and data are central to our mission. Our systems power web sites, clinics across the UK, secure analytics and research systems, and pipelines that process highly sensitive health and genetic data, and we are continuing to grow our engineering capability to support this ambition. Our Data Product squads build and operate the technology that enables us to process and use large volumes of health and research data . As our engineering organisation evolves, we’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer who can help us build scalable, reusable engineering capabilities that can be shared across these teams . Represent technology/architecture/engineering in cross-functional project teams throughout a project’s lifecycle (from ideation to implementation). Work with the Head of Data Engineering and your peer Staff/Lead Engineers to act as a guiding mind for the engineering/architecture in your business area. Lead decision-making on critical technical strategy and implementations which affect your business area. Support your colleagues with pairing, peer reviews, coaching, discussion, and other collaborative activities that help everyone reach high standards and result in the delivery of high-quality software products. Participate in live operations support rotations that monitor live systems and quickly and effectively react to potential incidents and provide support to operations teams such as customer support. Identify and describe problems when they occur and be able to develop solutions that address them for the short and long term. Keep abreast of best practice in software engineering across industry, research and Government, and identify opportunities to bring these into Our Future Health. Highly proficient in cloud engineering (preferably in Azure; AWS and GCP) Demonstrable knowledge and experience in building solutions centred around moving and processing large amounts of data at pace and scale, using cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm and Docker. Experience with storing, searching and filtering large scale data. Highly proficient in Python. Experience with Spark, Databricks, data lakes/lakehouses. Knowledge of good data modelling and design patterns; in-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and familiarity other types of data store (blob, document, graph). Highly proficient in modern, agile development practices like code review, TDD, CI/CD and pairing using tools like Git and GitHub. Experience in operationally managing software components/service once live, including: observability best practises, logging best practises, error reporting, debugging and live incident management. Experience of working with sensitive personal data. Experience working with a health data (genetic data, clinical data, NHS data) is advantegeous. In particular, any knowledge and experience of FHIR and health data models (OMOP, PCORnet, i2b2, CDISC) would be advantageous. Experience working in/with cross-functional teams consisting of engineers, product, UX and non-technical stakeholders. Understanding of the importance of operational, security and legal factors when designing solutions, with the ability to articulate trade-offs and make informed decisions around design and technology choices. Strong understanding of software quality principles and practices. Experience in mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers. You’ll be joining at an interesting point in the evolution of our Data Engineering organisation . We’re looking at how shared tooling and engineering capabilities should work across our Data Product squads, which means there’s an opportunity to influence how we design and build these systems rather than simply inheriting an established model . You’ll work on genuinely challenging engineering problems involving large volumes of sensitive health data , while collaborating with engineers, data specialists and architects across the organisation. The role combines hands-on engineering with Staff level influence , helping teams make good technical decisions, developing other engineers and improving how we build software across the wider area. you’ll care about engineering quality without over-engineering solutions; It’s an opportunity to apply your engineering experience to technology that ultimately supports health research at an unprecedented scale . Initial chat with our Talent team (30 min) to get to know each other, discuss the role, and answer any questions you have. ~1st interview with our Head of Data Engineering (30 min) - this is an opportunity to learn more about each other and align on role expectations. ~ This will focus on how you collaborate, work with stakeholders, and navigate ambiguity and challenges in real-world projects. Competitive base salary from £105,000 per annum ~ Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12% ~30 Days Holiday pro rata + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you ~ Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments ~ Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice ~ Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice ~ EV Scheme – Save up to 40% on a brand new electric vehicle all-inclusive package through salary sacrifice ~£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family ~ A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements You may work remotely from anywhere within the UK, with occasional travel to London. We recommend you apply as soon as possible as occasionally due to high volumes of applications, we need to close our postings early. We proactively encourage applicants who identify as having a disability, neurodiversity, or long-term health conditions to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments as part of their application process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, please email us at talent@ourfuturehealth.org.uk
Remote Staff Software Engineer - Data Platforms in Hamilton employer: Our Future Health
At Our Future Health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to make a real impact in health research. With generous benefits such as a robust pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive wellbeing support, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the heart of Central London, our office provides a vibrant environment where creativity and scientific inquiry flourish, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to grow their careers in the health tech sector.
