role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Communicating between the technical and non-technical	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/c32ad607-0c4d-4e34-b73f-668298f7bf13	practitioner	3	You can: - listen to and interpret the needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders, and manage their expectations - manage active and reactive communication - support or host difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Data analysis and synthesis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/2b92a5b2-6758-4ee3-9fb4-b6387a55cc8f; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f715be1d-5fc4-49d3-82a5-0b8090d12849	practitioner	3	You can: - understand and help teams to apply a range of techniques for data profiling - source system analysis from a complex single source - bring multiple data sources together in a conformed model for analysis					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Data compliance and security	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9a0d0abc-010d-440b-8242-7e31510471ba; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/adcca622-b933-4ba3-bc43-bf371879edc3	expert	4	You can: - advise senior stakeholders on data security, ethical or procedural risks - improve organisational awareness of data compliance and procedures - lead, guide and mentor teams in implementing secure data practices and maintaining compliance					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Data development process	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/2daec0e6-f0c1-43e8-8178-aedba99130ec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f9670490-8aa4-4540-b121-d440a8294aab; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9d0d89be-bffa-4393-b6f6-8d05bea49051	expert	4	You can: - establish cross-organisational data solutions that include all aspects of the data development life cycle - define and promote good practices for creating repeatable, reliable and reusable data solutions					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Data innovation	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/8327754d-3990-4056-b07e-4faa49cfcd26; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/42cb7669-c371-4903-9c0b-13db67b2e4bb	practitioner	3	You can: - test and evaluate the feasibility of unfamiliar and emerging technologies, or familiar technologies in new data contexts - share what you learn with the organisation, explaining potential benefits, risks, and practical considerations - recommend, design and implement innovative data solutions based on organisation objectives, user needs, and operational constraints					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Data integration design	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4a882a1-0263-4dd2-b29a-f0028cac2393; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/46ec0033-3c71-415e-bcff-b065675ba2dc; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b0096dc5-2e2d-4bc1-8172-05bf486c3968	expert	4	You can: - establish cross-organisational data integration standards and design patterns - guide teams in designing secure and interoperable systems and services					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Data modelling	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/fbafa41f-cd05-4109-a649-8b44d306d779; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/fecf8a0d-62c4-4e71-9b03-0f4fc2ad7bf5	expert	4	You can: - understand the concepts and principles of data modelling and can produce relevant data models - work across government and industry, recognising opportunities for the reuse and alignment of data models in different organisations - design the method to categorise data models within an organisation					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Metadata management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9710092c-f174-4e84-95bf-2064d39ad7a0; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/03ff0d53-573a-47a0-a0ad-1995815a4339	practitioner	3	You can: - design an appropriate metadata repository - suggest changes to improve current metadata repositories - understand a range of tools for storing and working with metadata - advise less experienced members of the team about metadata management					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Problem management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a3ce2bf7-5562-4639-9b52-fdb4850a3904; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/55514865-3066-4abd-86a9-dbe45a440882	practitioner	3	You can: - ensure that the right actions are taken to investigate, resolve and anticipate problems - co-ordinate the team to investigate problems, implement solutions and take preventive measures					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Programming and build (data and analytics engineering)	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21d2f96d-35f7-4e3f-9745-c533d2dd6e97; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9d0d89be-bffa-4393-b6f6-8d05bea49051; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7557f0f4-b8bc-4ac0-b91e-222ab1ba744f	practitioner	3	You can: - lead the design, code, testing and deployment of secure, resilient and maintainable solutions - continuously improve the codebase and reliability of solutions - create automation to improve the software development life cycle - work with others to implement standards and good practice to ensure security, testability and maintainability of solutions					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	practitioner	3	You can: - analyse how a service fits into care pathways across organisations - work with clinicians, care staff, and patients to shape digital services - explain the effect of digital decisions on care, safety, and staff workload 					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	practitioner	3	You can: - lead data protection impact assessments and information sharing agreements - advise teams on lawful basis, consent, confidentiality, and retention - investigate incidents and recommend improvements 					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Health data interoperability	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4f5c1208-62fd-4e5a-a51e-306c06947e11; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d70701ca-d3be-44cb-963e-8e7142555144	practitioner	3	You can: - design and build integrations using FHIR, HL7 version 2, and messaging patterns - write and profile FHIR resources and implementation guides - resolve complex mapping and data quality issues between systems 					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Clinical terminology and classification	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/2806260f-6399-4add-8f11-070141423f9d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/49812c2d-3a36-4be8-bd41-8c0be3db7c6d	working	2	You can: - find and use the right codes for a data item or form - use terminology browsers and reference sets 					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Pseudonymisation and disclosure control	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/71717c33-dd63-4acf-b052-a5fd5d9fc490; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/33a82b83-c838-4889-ae62-fae1317481eb	practitioner	3	You can: - design pseudonymisation and linkage methods that keep identifiers separate from analysis data - assess the re-identification risk of a data set or publication and choose suitable controls - advise teams on safe settings, such as trusted research environments 					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	Clinical risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47d491a9-f7c0-4b13-a10f-983d3aa0113e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4913d0c0-133a-4c46-aac3-f5d4989a982e	working	2	You can: - take part in hazard workshops and contribute to a hazard log - follow the clinical risk management process for your work - provide evidence for a clinical safety case, such as test results 					
Data engineer	Lead data engineer	8a	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	practitioner	3	You can: - line manage a team, setting objectives and running appraisals - support wellbeing and manage attendance, performance, and conduct - plan the team's development and succession