Job Summary
Job Summary
The Data Platforms team is an engineering team within the Data & Analytics division of the Transformation directorate. The role relates to our work in both maintaining our legacy data platforms estate and transforming how the NHS uses data through the Federated Data Platform.
Main duties of the job
This role will report into the Assistant Director of System Engineering.
As a Principal Systems Engineer You Will Focus On:
* providing technical leadership for national, highly available distributed systems being built and run within NHS England
* driving up the engineering maturity for these systems
* responsible for cyber security
* identifying and implementing efficiencies in the running these systems
* leading and contributing to broader engineering improvement initiatives across the directorate / organisation, and the ongoing refinement of the engineering principles
About Us
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We Lead The NHS In England By:
* Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
* Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can develop and make a difference
* Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
* Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
* Delivering value for money
Details
Date posted: 04 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8c
Salary: £99,380 to £114,511.25 a year (this includes RRP of 25%)(Excluding London HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 990-TDD-D&A-EC881-E
Job locations: Wellington Place / Wellington House, Leeds / London, LS1 4AP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Applicants Should Demonstrate Experience In:
* Strong cloud-based platform engineering experience across AWS and/or Azure adopting PaaS and SaaS services
* Implementing security and resilience techniques at system level
* Designing and leading the development of highly available systems
* Working within a team to deliver software in a collaborative way
* Experience of taking a lead role, for example driving design decisions or managing stakeholders effectively.
It Would Be Advantageous To Have Experience Of:
* Working on enterprise level data platforms in a regulated environment
* Hands-on fullstack engineering, including cloud infrastructure
* Coaching and developing engineers
* Managing senior and nontechnical stakeholders
* Agile delivery
At interview, we will also explore the following competencies: INFLUENCE, KNOWLEDGE, BUSINESS SKILLS, COMPLEXITY, AUTONOMY. These include using evidence to make decisions, growing expertise, leading on new technologies, synthesising complex information, and developing talent.
Residency and Vetting
Important: There are residency requirements to meet National Security Vetting. SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency; in some cases this can be reduced to 3 years with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. All NHS England Principal Systems Engineer personnel must hold SC level as a minimum. You can find further details and the official guidance at the government link below. You can find the role details in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. You must meet these requirements before applying. If SC is not achieved after offer, the offer will be withdrawn. For guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-scor
Employer details
Employer: NHS England
Address: Wellington Place / Wellington House, Leeds / London, LS1 4AP
Employer's website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/
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