Data Analytics Developer - March 2025

City of London
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Data Analytics Developer

Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

My client is seeking a talented and driven Data Analytics Developer to join our fast-paced and evolving data team. This is a reporting-first technical role, ideal for someone with a passion for building insightful dashboards, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and working at the forefront of cloud-based data platforms.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, start-up-style environment - adaptable, switched-on, and ready to take ownership of their work while contributing to the development of our growing data ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-impact dashboards and reports using Power BI

Work closely with senior stakeholders across UK and US teams to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights

Collaborate with Data Engineers to support the ongoing enhancement of our cloud-native data platform

Perform data modelling to support accurate and scalable reporting

Assist in managing the Power BI environment, including DAX development and workspace administration

Contribute to ETL processes and data transformation workflows within the Azure Data Platform

Support the future transition to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and tools like Looker, gaining exposure to modern data technologies

Essential Experience:

Strong expertise in Power BI dashboard/report development and DAX

Solid experience in SQL / T-SQL for data extraction and transformation

Hands-on experience with Azure technologies (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, etc.)

Data modelling experience (star/snowflake schemas, normalization, etc.)

Familiarity with ETL processes and working alongside Data Engineers

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Insurance industry experience (ideally Reinsurance)

Desirable Experience:

Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and tools like Looker, Domo, or Tableau

Experience with Salesforce, specifically CRMA reporting

Broader data engineering or solution architecture exposure

Why join the team?

Opportunity to work closely with executive stakeholders and make a real business impact

Evolving technology landscape with full training in GCP and modern data tools

A collaborative team environment where no two days are the same

The chance to grow into a well-rounded data professional, not just a report builder

This role is ideal for someone who's confident in their Power BI capabilities, thrives in a less structured environment, and is eager to build meaningful data solutions that drive decision-making across the business.

Interested?
Apply now to be part of one of the most dynamic data environments in the insurance industry

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