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BI Data Engineer

Dufrain
Manchester
3 months ago
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We are Dufrain, a pure-play data consultancy specialising in helping businesses unlock the true value of their data by providing market-leading data solutions and services which includes developing strategies for AI readiness, improving data literacy and enhancing real-time reporting.

At Dufrain we prides ourselves on a creative and innovative approach, focusing on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients by leveraging data to drive growth and efficiency.

Our mission is to inspire, shape and deliver the data capabilities of tomorrow.

We have great opportunities for BI Data Engineers to play a pivotal role in supporting clients as they navigate the complexities of data management, analytics, and strategy.

Key responsibilities include

  • Delivering enterprise level BI Implementations end-to-end. Applying domain knowledge to identify problems and use systematic steps to solve them or provide recommendations.
  • Develop good working relationships with clients on a project. This includes presenting deliverables and proof of concept demonstrations with confidence.
  • Inform a client's BI Strategy, encourage adoption of best practice. Our Consultants must have the ability to challenge clients and colleagues around delivery approach or content of deliverables.
  • Gathering requirements from stakeholders with a range of technical backgrounds
  • Accountabilities for all / part of key deliverables or pieces of work delivering curated, BI-centric data models, alongside Data Engineers and Architects utilising industry leading tools
  • Structure and deliver a high-quality piece of work and manage against a plan. This may mean communicating status and escalating problems to client / senior team members where necessary.

The role will also involve, but is not limited to:

  • Migration of content from legacy systems into modern BI platforms
  • Implementing industry standard solutions
  • Support clients across a range of sectors
  • Debugging and optimisation of existing reporting solutions
  • Resource consumption and cost optimisation
  • Develop understanding of governing enterprise level BI environments
  • Testing and documentation

Experience: Essential

  • Proficient in designing, implementing and maintaining solutions using Power BI
  • Strong understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data modelling concepts in a BI environment
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies

Experience: Desirable

  • Consulting experience
  • Experience of delivery using other BI technologies (Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, Quicksight etc)
  • Exposure to BI Governance principles
  • Azure data Factory, Fabric or Databricks experience

What we offer you

You can expect guaranteed investment to your personal development. We have a working culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent, while providing exciting opportunities and challenges to generate positive change for our clients.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual Performance related bonus
  • Hybrid home/onsite/office working
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)
  • Birthday day off – celebrate with an extra holiday
  • Career pathway programme
  • Guaranteed learning and development investment, access to Udemy and your own career coach
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical health insurance
  • Contributory pension
  • Health and wellbeing group

What to do next

If you’re passionate about data, and you’re looking to join a leading data and analytics company based, you could find your dream role at Dufrain. Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience and certifications. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship now or in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during the recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact one of our Talent Acquisition team members as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

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