Data Engineer

Watford
9 months ago
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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


  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and define BI reporting requirements and improvement opportunities.

  • Design and develop functional and visually compelling BI reports using Microsoft Power BI and other reporting tools.

  • Maintain and enforce BI-related policies, standards, and governance procedures.

  • Translate business needs into technical specifications and deliver actionable insights via reporting solutions.

  • Support and maintain BI solutions across development, UAT, and production environments.

  • Apply advanced analytics and data visualisation techniques to uncover trends and patterns in complex datasets.

  • Ensure documentation and processes align with the organisation’s development methodologies, including SDLC.

  • Provide operational support and administration for deployed BI platforms, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy.

Key Skills and Experience


  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence development.

  • At least 2 years of experience working within structured, managed ICT service environments.

  • Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Proven expertise in:
    *
    Power BI, DAX, R Script, Cognos
    *
    SQL Server, Azure SQL Server
    *
    Fact/dimension modelling and database design
    *
    Report deployment via Microsoft Visual Studio and Azure DevOps

  • Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Server environments (2012/2016)

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