Data & Insights Engineer

Data & Insights Engineer

CRC Clontarf

Fixed Term Contract (2 years) Full-Time (35 hrs per week)

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Data & Insights Engineer to join the CRC team and help drive the organisations journey through change.

Our 2025-2030 strategy sets out the renewed purpose bold ambitions and values-led direction of the organisation. The strategic direction of the organisation is to provide our service users with the right supports at the right time. Together with individuals families and our partners we are aiming to shape a world where everyone is valued and supported to live the life they choose.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and purpose-led data practitioner to take the lead in developing the CRCs data engineering capabilities and put data-driven insights and decision-making tools at the heart of the organisations efforts to shape a data-informed culture that delivers better outcomes for those we serve.

This is a foundational role focused on building practical sustainable data and reporting capability in an organisation at an early stage of data maturity. The emphasis is on pragmatism usability and impact rather than largescale enterprise data platforms.

Beyond technical expertise we are looking for someone who is aligned with our values and the successful candidates responsibilities will include:

Person-Centredness: Develop data structures that provide insights for service improvement and build co-design into how the CRC manages and uses data.

Quality: Lead on development of data structures and dashboards that support quality improvement initiatives and align with best-practice for data governance and compliance

Respect: Communicate effectively with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders presenting complex information in a clear and understandable way

Courage: Challenge assumptions and support organisational and individual change based on data and evidence-based insights

Collaboration: Work with and upskill colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure sustainable management and use of data across the organisation

Stewardship: Ensure the responsible use of data to inform organisational decision making around resources assets and service delivery

Message from the Head of Strategy & Innovation: At the CRC we are entering an exciting phase of transformation one where data has the power to do more than guide decisions. It can genuinely change lives.

This role is central to building a culture where insight drives action and where evidence strengthens the services we provide. As our Data & Insights Engineer you will help shape how we understand our work how we plan for the future and how we deliver meaningful personcentred improvements.

We are looking for someone who sees the potential in data someone who can turn information into clarity and clarity into impact. If you are motivated by purpose and excited by the chance to build capability from the ground up we would be delighted to hear from you.

Qualifications Skills and Experience

Essential

A degree (a minimum of NFQ Level 8 or greater) or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as Computer Science Engineering or Data Analytics.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data engineering data analytics or a related field.

Handson experience designing and maintaining practical data pipelines and transformations typically using SQL Power BI dataflows and existing enterprise systems.

Hands-on experience with scripting languages e.g. VBA Python

Experience designing and maintaining data models that support consistent KPIs and selfservice reporting.

Proficiency in establishing dataflows data pipelines API integration and modern ETL/ELT practices.

Strong SQL skills and experience with data lakes data warehouses and relational databases.

Understanding of data governance principles and compliance requirements (GDPR knowledge essential).

Demonstrated understanding of using KPI metrics to drive an organisations performance.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively and upskill technical and non-technical stakeholders as appropriate.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present complex business information to a range of non-technical stakeholders.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Desirable

Experience of working within a comparable environment e.g. not for profit/public sector organisation healthcare disability services.

Experience working with legacy or fragmented data landscapes.

Experience with AI features in Power BI.

Understanding of financial accounting principles.

Detailed List of Responsibilities & Deliverables

The responsibilities outlined below are indicative of the scope of the role currently envisioned but may be adapted as required in line with the CRCs organisational strategy and increased visibility of relevant information. Therefore a degree of flexibility will be required from the successful candidate.

1. Data Foundations & Engineering

Design implement and maintain robust data pipelines dataflows and storage structures to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Ensure integration of data from various sources including on premises databases CRM applications and SharePoint Excel files

Design and implement appropriate data structures and models to improve performance consistency and reuse across datasets and dashboards

Support the organisations drive for process improvement and efficiency including automation of data feeds quality checks and proactive troubleshooting of issues

2. Reporting Dashboards & DataDriven Insights

Act as a specialist resource to deliver data-based intelligent reports and provide appropriate advice to clinical teams and support functions on managing and interpreting these and applying data-informed insights to manage organisational / team / individual performance

Lead the development and ongoing improvement of operational and strategic dashboards that support performance monitoring service design and decisionmaking.

Support operational and strategic decision-making by developing data flows that drive continuous improvement and analysis of information underpinning service design and delivery

Use data to identify trends opportunities and risks for services including supporting cost improvement programmes and idea generation

Proactively communicate findings to relevant parties where developments and changes are needed.

3. Data Governance Quality & Compliance

Ensure data structures pipelines and reporting align with the organisations data governance quality and compliance standards.

Promote consistent use of definitions KPIs and metrics across reports and dashboards.

Ensure attention to detail and adherence to procedures and standards within the data function.

Support responsible data stewardship to inform decisionmaking around resources assets and service delivery e.g. in service or workforce planning or business cases

4. Enablement Training & Organisational Adoption

Deliver training guidance and communications to encourage technical and non-technical stakeholders to engage with the dashboards and reports

Work with colleagues across the organisation to build data literacy and support sustainable selfservice use of data where appropriate.

Document data solutions and processes to support sustainable knowledge transfer and continuity and reduce reliance on technical experts

Collaborate with stakeholders to embed datainformed approaches into everyday planning and performance discussions.

5. Service Improvement CoDesign & Change

Participate in the co-design of service improvements through provision and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.

Practice and promote continuous improvement to enable quality services for internal and external stakeholders and an awareness and appreciation of the service user.

Embrace and promote the organisations transformation and change agenda supporting others through change.

Assist with data and reporting input into the identification of new systems working in partnership with IT and external vendors to identify solutions that align with the CRCs requirements for IT upgrades.

Demonstrate flexibility and initiative during challenging times and an ability to persevere despite setbacks.

Informal enquiries to Rory OSullivan Head of Strategy & Innovation Tel or by email:

Department of Health Salary Scale Grade VII - code 0582 (Salary Scale - 60613 to 78795 Inc. 2 LSIs).

Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and supporting documentation how they meet the above criteria as short-listing will apply.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at time of application.

Applications must be received on or before Thursdsay 21st May 2026. Please submit your application via the Apply Now button below. PLEASE NOTE - Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at date of application.

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