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Derby

Up to £32k

Python, SQL, PowerBI

4 days per week on site - you will need to live in a commutable distance

I am working with a multi award winning client in Derby who is looking for a Data Engineer to join their business.

They are looking for a data engineer to build dashboards and reports in PowerBI, write SQL queries, analyse and manipulate data using Python.

The quality of this data is crucial to their growth and informed decision making, so you should have a degree in data engineering, or be certified and have commercial experience.

They are looking for staff that are engaged and motivated that want to drive the business forward.

This is an outstanding place to work with a HUGE range of benefits, a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff and management that will encourage your personal development.

Benefits:

On site parking

Focus on your professional development goals

28 days annual leave

But and sell holiday

Flexible working

Annual bonus scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

And more…

Key skills and experience:

PowerBI for report building

Data Visualisation principles

SQL - SQL Server, PostgreSQL

Python

GitHub

Excel

Degree in Data Engineering / Science, Computer Science or similar

Desirable:

Project Management Software - MS Planner, Jira, Trello

DAX, PowerQuery

Power Automate, N8N

Hybrid Cloud environment

Experience with API's

Experience with AI platforms

It is highly desirable if you have experience from a service desk, or general IT support as you may be required to support the helpdesk when needed.

This is an urgent vacancy so if you are interested then please apply quoting reference (phone number removed).

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