research engineer Southampton, England
Job description
WHAT YOULL DO As a key member of our development team, you will spearhead the creation and maintenance of innovative applications and integration solutions for our cutting-edge R&D. This will include: - Creation of innovative and bespoke applications to streamline and automate data extraction for clinical research- Specialize in the development and deployment of microservices to support clinical research- Lead and direct the software engineering lifecycle, collaborating with data analysts, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to elicit and analyse requirements producing tailored solutions that best meet their specifications.- Lead in the development of packages and libraries to enable robust reproducible analytical pipelines to automate data extraction as well as statistical and analytical processes- Contribute to the development of solutions to improve the efficiency and productivity of the team- Contribute to the development and deployment of a research database WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The following skills and experience are required for this post: - Degree in a related study plus demonstrable practical experience or considerable proven practical experience including at senior/specialist level to masters level or equivalent- Proficient programmer preferably using Python as well as strong SQL skills- Comfortable with the deployment of microservices using Docker and Kubernetes- Experience in the management of Linux and Windows servers- Good understanding and working knowledge of networking technologies.- Ability to solve complex technical problems and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.- Project management and implementation experience- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your well-being with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. Were proud to have been voted in the Top Five Acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
