Data Engineer – UK Health at Hexegic in London, UK – UK-Based Applicants Only

Are you a Data Engineer looking to advance your career in a critical sector? Hexegic is seeking a talented individual for a Data Engineer role based in London, UK, a fantastic opportunity for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000, allowing you to work with some of the brightest minds in the field and contribute to developing a robust data foundation for UK Health.

Job Description

As a Data Engineer at Hexegic, you will play a pivotal role in aiding UK Health to establish a cleaned, validated, and discoverable data foundation. This foundation is crucial for enabling new analytical workflows and applications, directly impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of health services.

You will collaborate closely with UK Health subject matter experts, taking the lead in scoping new data integrations and designing data models. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, allowing you to develop your skills in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Data Engineering, ideally within a health or public sector context.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and data tools (e.g., Python, SQL, cloud platforms).
• Ability to work closely with subject matter experts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Applicants must possess existing right-to-work in the UK; this role is primarily for UK-based individuals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £50,000 – £60,000.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects for UK Health.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship from industry experts.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants already based in the UK with the right to work, preparing for this Data Engineer role at Hexegic requires a focused approach. Ensure your CV is meticulously tailored to highlight your data engineering experience, particularly any work with large datasets, ETL pipelines, and data quality initiatives, aligning it with UK industry standards. Your LinkedIn profile should also reflect these skills and be optimised for UK recruiters, showcasing your professional network and endorsements.

Even though this role prefers UK-based applicants, if you are a foreigner with existing right-to-work, strongly emphasise your current UK status and any experience gained within the UK or with UK-recognised systems. Highlight your proficiency in tools and methodologies commonly used in the UK tech sector, and if possible, include references from previous UK employers or projects.

• Update your CV to a UK format, focusing on quantifiable achievements in data engineering.
• Tailor your cover letter to specifically address the job description, highlighting your experience with data quality, integration, and health sector data if applicable.
• Ensure your LinkedIn profile is professional, up-to-date, and showcases your data engineering skills and UK network.
• Prepare for technical interviews that may cover data structures, algorithms, SQL, and Python.
• Be ready to discuss your existing right-to-work status clearly and confidently during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this position, and Hexegic explicitly states a preference for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work. Foreign applicants who are not currently UK-based will likely find it challenging to secure this role due to the lack of advertised sponsorship. If you are a foreign applicant with pre-existing UK right-to-work, ensure this is clearly communicated in your application.