● Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and team working capability.
● Have the ability to translate project needs into effective database solutions.
● Analytical mind and excellent attention to detail.
● Able to work within a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
● At least 5 years of database administration experience with large datasets (100’s of millions of rows) and a demonstrable ability to efficiently organize and manipulate data
● Exceptional technical ability using SQL Server and multiple Relational Database Management Systems as well as a deep understanding of data warehouse models (both Inmon and Kimball).
● Educated to a higher degree level (PhD or Masters) or have equivalent relevant experience.
● Desirable experience in using either SSIS, SSRS or SSAS.
● Experience in MySQL, R, NHS UK Read Codes (v2 and v3), Snomed CT, WHO medical coding and MedDRA drug dictionaries and a background in clinical research would be an advantage.