Contractor job SC Data Migration Engineer - Outside IR35

Role: Data Migration Engineer
Duration : 6 months initial contract
IR35 Status : Outside IR35
location : 2-3 days in Bath , rest if working from home
Clearance needed : SC Level

The role is for a Data Migration Engineer to work within an Application Management team. The work supports a new healthcare platform.

The objectives and outputs from the role include the following:
The role is to provide Data Engineering support for InterSystems HealthShare (HFS) components including the EMPI (enterprise master patient index), HPD (healthcare provider directory), Portal and Data Quality reports, and any other related project components added during this period.
* Assist with the implementation of the data migration pipeline for a Health Record based on InterSystems IRIS. This will include design, development, testing, and monitoring.
* Configuration, deployment, and testing of the supporting infrastructure and environments required for data migration, including populating and making available a terminology server, agreeing firewall rules, and implementing ETL and analysis tooling based on the Cloud Azure platform.
* Creation and maintenance of data mappings and transformation logic for the data migration pipelines, ensuring alignment with the target data model and business rules. This will include analysis and implementation of clinical terminology mappings, the segregation of data into multiple migration targets, and the redaction of sensitive data.
* Handling coded clinical data including SMOMED / Local code mapping
* Develop staging-layer pipelines in IRIS
* Configure and optimise extraction and ingestion processes across heterogeneous clinical source systems and target environments (e.g., InterSystems IRIS/HealthShare)
* Tune performance for high-volume patient data and ensure resilient batch orchestration and environment promotion practices

Key Strengths:
* Analytical/problem solving skills.
* Team working, personal networking skills.
* Able to influence stakeholders.
* Adaptable, self-motivated and with an ability to quickly understand technical concepts.
* Able to identify and develop database improvements.
* Work under pressure while remaining decisive.
* Able to communicate all needs, instructions and decisions clearly.

Previous experience and skillset:
* Demonstrable knowledge Data Migration and Data modelling
* Experience of ETL Development (Clinical Coded Data / InterSystems IRIS-HealthShare) Design
* Required - experience of development in InterSystems HealthShare and HealthConnect with a strong understanding of EMPI, PD, Integration engine and IRIS.
* Preferable - experience of development with Azure, Microsoft .Net, Ansible, Terraform
* Ability to work in an Agile way as part of an Agile team.
* Nice to have - experience of Jira and/or Azure DevOps.




Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.