Role:
Data Analyst
Location:
Birmingham (Hybrid – 2/3 Days On-Site Weekly)
Salary:
£36,000 – £46,000
Network IT are working with a leading research-intensive organisation to recruit a
Data Analyst Developer
to join a growing Data & Analytics function at the heart of a significant data transformation programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to help modernise the organisation’s data landscape through the adoption of
Snowflake , the migration to
Power BI , and the delivery of enterprise-wide analytics capabilities that support strategic decision-making.
Role Overview
As a
Data Analyst Developer , you will play a key role in developing and maintaining enterprise reporting and analytics solutions, helping stakeholders across the organisation make better, faster, and more informed decisions.
Working closely with colleagues across Data & Analytics, IT, and wider business functions, you will support the development of modern cloud-based reporting solutions using technologies including
Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, dbt, Tableau, and Alteryx .
This is a highly technical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys combining data engineering, analytics, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful business outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to enhance analytics and reporting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain enterprise reporting and analytics solutions using
Power BI
and
Tableau
Design and support data pipelines, refresh schedules, and reporting environments using
Snowflake, SQL, Alteryx, and dbt
Analyse institutional and external datasets, providing actionable insights for decision-makers
Create data-rich dashboards, reports, and visualisations that support business performance and strategic planning
Support forecasting, planning, and modelling activities using enterprise systems and analytics tools
Develop and maintain reporting models, documentation, and technical standards
Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance standards are maintained across reporting solutions
Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Deliver training, guidance, and support to users across the organisation
Contribute to the adoption of new technologies, including AI-enabled analytics and reporting solutions
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical, data, or IT discipline
Strong experience developing reports and dashboards using
Power BI, Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects, or similar BI platforms
Experience creating complex
Power BI dashboards , including DAX, Power Query, and Row-Level Security (RLS)
Strong SQL skills and experience extracting, transforming, and analysing large datasets
Experience with modern data platforms such as
Snowflake
and data transformation tools such as
dbt
or
Alteryx
Strong understanding of data modelling concepts including facts, dimensions, semantic modelling, and reporting architectures
Experience implementing reporting standards, development best practices, and quality assurance processes
Proven ability to analyse complex datasets and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Understanding of data governance, data quality, and data protection principles
Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience with
Python
or similar programming languages
Experience supporting or mentoring junior developers
Experience working within Agile delivery environments such as
Scrum
or
Kanban
Experience integrating
Power BI with cloud data warehouses
Knowledge of
Cognos Planning Analytics (TM1)
Experience with
Simitive WAMS
or similar planning and workload management platforms
Understanding of the Higher Education sector and its data challenges
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