Data Architect (Clinical Data)

We've got some great roles in demand working on data architecture for clinical trials, real world and medical data.

If you are interested in new technologies that can make a huge difference to patient's lives, then these are roles to consider.

We have 1 permanent and 1 contract position

Your main responsibilities in this role will be:

Design the technical architecture of the new features for our new technical platform through clear documented analysis resulting in a clear set of definitions for data structures, classes, APIs, data flows etc.

Define standards for implementation and ensure these standards can be rigorously upheld by a combination of review and automated control.

Provide technical leadership to ensure delivery of exceptional technical solutions and services in line with the business strategic direction

Build prototypes where necessary to provide evidence for key architectural decisions

Championing test driven development strategies to ensure test coverage meets business requirements

Lead junior team members on technical approach and review code

Undertake risk assessments and impact of change analysis

Work to best practices and implement as necessary

Your core skills will include:

Software analysis, design and documentation

Clear written, verbal and visual communication to ensure your designs are well-understood

Ability to collaborate with a team to ensure that software is implemented to your defined standards and designs.

Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to overcome technical challenges

Detailed understanding of object-oriented development.

In depth knowledge of database technologies; relational (e.g. SQL Server) and document based (e.g. MongoDB, CosmosDB)

In depth understanding of API based architectures, JSON and XML

Good understanding of front-end technologies HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML

Ability to estimate your time and effort accurately and to report progress and risks to project management

You should have the following experience:

A software development background showing development skills across the full stack (Microsoft preferable)

Proven experience in writing detailed technical documentation to a high standard

Experience with cloud platforms including MS Azure

Continuous integration and continuous delivery

Designing integration of systems with 3rd parties APIs

Test driven development, unit testing

Important qualities we are looking for

strong verbal and written communication skills in English

self-motivator with a willingness to learn new skills

superb attention to detail and accuracy

a can-do attitude

Beneficial skills:

Understanding of medical records and medical data storage

Understanding of data regulations around medical research ICH GCP is a big advantage

Understanding of data security in healthcare data

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical , clinical research, medical device industries