CereCore International — United Kingdom (Remote) 6-month consultancy engagement Remote (UK-based) August / September start date Day Rate (Outside IR35) CereCore International partners with NHS organisations to deliver modern, data-driven solutions that support operational and clinical improvement. We are currently seeking a Data Engineer to support an NHS Trust on a critical reporting and performance improvement programme. This role is focused on building, optimising, and automating SQL-based pipelines and Azure data environments, with an emphasis on handling NHS commissioning datasets and enabling downstream reporting. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain robust SQL pipelines and Azure dataflows to support NHS reporting • Work with operational and BI teams to integrate and prepare data for dashboards and statutory returns • Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes using Azure tooling • Troubleshoot data pipeline issues and ensure reliable data availability • Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to clarify data structures and requirements • Support the creation of real-time or near-real-time data extracts where applicable • Enable future scalability and efficiency in NHS data architecture Required Skills & Experience • Strong command of SQL and experience developing enterprise-level ETL/ELT pipelines • Experience working with Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, SQL DB, etc.) • In-depth understanding of NHS datasets (e.g., commissioning, SUS, RTT, A&E) • Experience supporting BI/reporting teams by preparing clean, well-structured data • Familiarity with data validation, quality assurance, and secure NHS data handling • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines Desirable • Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, or other NHS integration standards • Experience with real-time streaming data or near-real-time updates • Exposure to Power BI and collaboration with analyst teams • Scripting experience for automation tasks This role plays a key part in helping an NHS trust recover and stabilise its reporting infrastructure. You’ll support the foundational data architecture needed to deliver compliant and accurate performance outputs.