BI Developer

DWP Digital; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Civil service pension

Holiday allowance (26–31 days)

Flexi-time leave (3 extra days per mth

Professional development

Discounts and savings

Transport/season ticket loans

Sports and social activities

Job summary

DWP Digital is seeking a BI Developer for the Child Maintenance Service Data Team to deliver dashboards, reports and data products that support evidence-based decisions for children and families across the UK.

You will use Power BI, SQL and Python on cloud-based platforms to transform data into insights, monitor datasets, and provide reliable information to operational teams and senior stakeholders. Join a team investing in modern data capabilities and cloud migration.

Qualifications

• Dashboard/report/dashboard visualisation experience with Power BI.
• Experience using SQL and Python to analyse and transform large datasets.
• Ability to investigate complex technical or data issues and find effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues.
• Good understanding of data engineering principles and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Transform data into actionable insights to support evidence-based decisions.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team to deliver robust reporting solutions and data products.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Python

Communication

Data engineering concepts

Job description

We're looking for a BI Developer to join the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) Data Team within DWP Digital. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering the reporting, dashboards and data products that help CMS improve services and make evidence-based decisions that support children and families across the UK.

As a BI Developer, you'll use modern technologies including Power BI, SQL and cloud-based data platforms to create high-quality reporting solutions for operational teams, analysts and senior stakeholders. You'll play a key role in transforming complex data into actionable insight, helping colleagues identify trends, manage risks and improve service delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team investing heavily in modern data capabilities, including the migration of existing solutions to cloud technologies. You'll work alongside data engineers, analysts and delivery specialists in an environment where your work will have a direct impact on both organisational performance and the lives of the people who rely on our services.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Strong experience developing dashboards, reports and visualisations using Power BI.
• Experience using SQL and Python to analyse, transform and work with large and complex datasets.
• Ability to investigate complex technical or data issues and find effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and explain technical issues clearly to non-technical colleagues.
• Good understanding of data engineering principles, with experience supporting and developing less experienced team members through coaching or mentoring

You and your role

As a BI Developer you'll help shape how the Child Maintenance Service uses data to make better decisions, improve operational performance and deliver better outcomes for the children and families who rely on its services. Your dashboards and reporting products will provide critical insight to operational teams, analysts and senior leaders, helping them understand what's happening across the service and where improvements can be made.

Working within a cross-functional team of around 30, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of robust, scalable reporting solutions. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of your products throughout their lifecycle, from initial requirements and development through to optimisation, support and continuous improvement.

A significant part of your role will involve developing and maintaining interactive Power BI dashboards and reports, ensuring data is accurate, accessible and provides real business value. You'll help monitor and maintain datasets, improve performance, troubleshoot issues and ensure stakeholders have access to reliable information when they need it most.

You'll also contribute to the team's wider transformation agenda as it continues its journey towards modern cloud-based technologies. Working with tools across the existing and strategic data platform, you'll have opportunities to broaden your technical expertise while helping deliver innovative solutions that support one of the most important public services in government.

Location:

You'll join us in our brilliant digital hub in Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid Working:

We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay:

We offer pay up to £54,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £8,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview.

Pension:

You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,876 per year.

Holidays:

A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards