BI Developer

The AA; Cheadle Hulme; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme up to 7%

Free AA breakdown membership from Day

Job summary

The AA is seeking a Power BI Developer to turn operational data into clear, actionable insight for Roadside Operations. You will build scalable dashboards, perform data modelling and storytelling, and work closely with Data Engineering to ensure data is well-governed and accessible for self-service analytics.

Hybrid role based in Cheadle with three office days per week, offering annual bonus and a path to influence performance through data-driven change.

Qualifications

• Power BI expertise with scalable dashboards and semantic models.
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills.
• Ability to tell data stories for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with BI architecture and governance practices.
• Familiarity with Databricks is a plus.
• Stakeholder engagement to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience enabling self-service analytics across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable Power BI dashboards and semantic models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into BI solutions.
• Turn data into actionable insights through clear visualisation and storytelling.
• Develop reporting pipelines using DAX, Power Query, SQL and Power BI performance optimisations.
• Work with Data Engineering to ensure data is structured and accessible for reporting.
• Champion governance and adoption of Power BI practices across the team.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data modelling

Data storytelling

BI governance

Stakeholder engagement

Self-service analytics

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Cheadle (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Cheadle (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a BI Developer means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

This is the job

Turn data into insight. Turn insight into change.

As a Power BI Developer, you’ll turn complex operational data into clear, actionable insight that helps our Roadside Operations teams make better decisions and deliver meaningful change. Working in a highly data literate area of the business, you’ll see your work come to life as your dashboards, analysis and insights are used to improve performance and customer outcomes.

This is a hands‑on technical role where success goes beyond building dashboards. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand and challenge requirements, uncover the real business need and bring data to life through compelling storytelling. You’ll create scalable, well‑governed Power BI solutions while helping shape how we use data and self‑service analytics across the business.

What will I be doing?

• Design, develop and maintain scalable, high quality Power BI dashboards and semantic models that support strategic and operational decision making.
• Partner with stakeholders to interrogate requirements, understand the business problem and translate complex needs into effective data and BI solutions.
• Turn data into meaningful insight, using clear visualisation and storytelling to articulate findings and enable stakeholders to make informed decisions.
• Develop and optimise reporting solutions, including DAX, Power Query, SQL, reporting pipelines and Power BI performance.
• Work collaboratively with Data Engineering and the wider Data team to ensure data is appropriately structured, accessible and optimised for reporting and self‑service analytics.
• Champion effective Power BI practices, including workspace governance, deployment, user experience and stakeholder adoption, while identifying opportunities to continuously improve our BI capability.

What do I need?

• Strong hands‑on Power BI expertise, with demonstrable experience developing scalable solutions and strong capability across DAX, Power Query, semantic modelling and performance optimisation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to ask the right questions, challenge and refine requirements and translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• The ability to communicate and tell stories with data, turning complex analysis into clear, relevant insight for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong SQL capability and a solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing and BI architecture. Experience working with Databricks would be particularly valuable.
• Experience creating robust reporting solutions, including automation, governance and enabling users through self‑service analytics.
• A collaborative and curious approach, with the ability to work effectively across Data, Engineering and business teams while proactively identifying opportunities to solve problems and drive change.

Additional information

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.