Data Engineer Position based in Horsham or Watford
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer – Power BI to lead the design, development, and implementation of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. This role involves engaging with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver insightful, data-driven reports that support strategic decision-making.
Location: Astral House, Imperial Way, Watford WD24 4WW or Albion House, Springfield Road, Horsham RH12 2RW
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM start)
Contract Rate: £400 – £500 per day (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and define BI reporting requirements and improvement opportunities.
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Design and develop functional and visually compelling BI reports using Microsoft Power BI and other reporting tools.
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Maintain and enforce BI-related policies, standards, and governance procedures.
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Translate business needs into technical specifications and deliver actionable insights via reporting solutions.
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Support and maintain BI solutions across development, UAT, and production environments.
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Apply advanced analytics and data visualisation techniques to uncover trends and patterns in complex datasets.
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Ensure documentation and processes align with the organisation’s development methodologies, including SDLC.
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Provide operational support and administration for deployed BI platforms, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy.
Key Skills and Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence development.
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At least 2 years of experience working within structured, managed ICT service environments.
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Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Proven expertise in:
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Power BI, DAX, R Script, Cognos
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SQL Server, Azure SQL Server
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Fact/dimension modelling and database design
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Report deployment via Microsoft Visual Studio and Azure DevOps
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Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Server environments (2012/2016)