Data Architect

Role Overview

Working within the Data Engineering team which delivers and maintains data transfer pipelines between clinical/operational source systems and the Christie Central Data Repository (CCDR) enabling the delivery of high-quality business and complex clinical reporting structures from disparate systems. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with a strong background in data modelling and extensive experience of modern mainstream data platforms. This role will support the Data Engineering modernisation programme focused on automating data integration and building robust data solutions, and the Joint Analytics for Cancer, a flagship initiative to unlock the full potential of oncology data at The Christie.

24-month fixed term. The role can be home or office based but there is a requirement to attend the office one day a week and for specific meetings/occasions.

Responsible for planning, design, and delivery of Data Management architecture and associated products and services. The post holder will play a key role in shaping the role and services provided by the Data Engineering team. The post holder will lead on the planning and development of the necessary architecture, tools, and resources to handle high variety, volume, and velocity data sets.

The post holder will ensure effective communication of conclusions and recommendations across the organisation's leadership structure.

To proactively provide highly specialised advice and guidance on data ingestion, orchestration, modelling, data mining, Cloud services, and the development of unstructured health related data sets and information.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world;

chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.