Data Engineer Consultant - Remote

Overview

We are looking for an external consultant, Data Engineer, to support the technical oversight of a public health IT infrastructure. This is a 20 hours per week position. The consultant will provide expertise in data engineering architecture, integration monitoring, and optimisation of data pipelines and automated processes. The role focuses on ensuring that data integrations, database structures, and automation mechanisms align with technical and regulatory requirements.

In Short

• Provide technical advisory support on data engineering architecture
• Evaluate system architecture and data pipelines during development and implementation
• Support automated data source integrations (e.g. API, HL7, SQL or equivalent)
• Monitor and optimise database, warehouse, and ETL/ELT processes
• Troubleshoot data ingestion and processing issues
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security controls
• Oversee compliance with data protection and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with Data Managers to ensure validated and clean datasets
• Contribute to documentation of pipelines, schemas, and processes
• Participate in technical coordination meetings

Requirements

• Experience in data engineering and architecture
• Proficiency in integration monitoring and data pipeline optimisation
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data processing issues
• Strong collaboration skills with Data Managers
• Experience with documentation of technical processes
• Familiarity with data protection frameworks

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on impactful public health projects
• Collaboration with experienced professionals
• Remote work opportunities