BI Developer

Pet Drugs Online; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pet Drugs Online in Bristol is seeking a BI Developer to design and deliver Power BI dashboards and robust data models. You will partner with stakeholders to translate reporting needs into scalable data solutions and contribute to a data warehouse rebuild.

You’ll write efficient SQL, develop data pipelines, and help optimise performance across reports. A background in ETL/ELT, Azure Data Factory or SSIS, and strong analytical skills are essential for turning data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Strong Power BI skills including Service, dataflows, apps and gateway management.
• Advanced SQL with complex queries and large datasets.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL/ELT processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Transform complex data into clear, actionable insights for business performance.
• Write and optimise SQL queries, views and datasets to underpin reporting solutions.
• Build and maintain reliable data pipelines for data ingestion and transformation.
• Collaborate with data owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot data lifecycle issues from source systems through to reporting.
• Monitor and optimise report, dataset and query performance.
• Support BI governance, documentation and best practices for scalable reporting.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data warehousing

ETL/ELT

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

Azure Data Factory

SSIS

Job description

BI Developer

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Location: Bristol, Bristol, GB, BS1 5

Application Deadline: December 13, 2026, 09:03:26

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

Pet Drugs Online is one of the UK’s leading online pet pharmacies and retailers, helping pet owners access trusted medication, healthcare products, and everyday essentials quickly, safely, and conveniently. As part of the IVC Evidensia Group, Pet Drugs Online combines the agility of a growing ecommerce business with the strength and expertise of a leading veterinary care organisation. Our teams play a vital role in making pet healthcare more accessible through innovation, operational excellence, and outstanding customer experience.

Help Shape the Future of Data at Pet Drugs Online

We’re looking for a BI Developer to join our growing team and play a key role in transforming data into meaningful insights that help our business thrive. If you’re passionate about Power BI, enjoy solving complex data challenges, and love working closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

The role requires 3 days per week on site in our Keynsham office.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our BI Developer, you’ll be responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing our business intelligence capability across the organisation. You’ll work with stakeholders from across the business to understand reporting needs, develop robust data solutions, be pivotal in our data warehouse rebuild, and ensure decision‑makers have access to accurate, actionable insights.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Transforming complex data into clear, meaningful insights that support business performance.
• Writing and optimising SQL queries, views, and datasets to underpin reporting solutions.
• Building and maintaining reliable data pipelines to support efficient data ingestion and transformation.
• Collaborating with data owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Troubleshooting issues across the data lifecycle, from source systems and ETL processes through to front‑end reporting.
• Monitoring and improving report, dataset, and query performance.
• Supporting BI governance, documentation, and best practices to ensure a scalable and reliable reporting environment.
• Contributing to the ongoing evolution of our data and analytics capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Power BI and Power BI Service, including dataflows, apps, and gateway management.
• Proven experience designing and optimising data models within Power BI.
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex query writing, optimisation, and working with large datasets.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, ETL/ELT processes, dimensional modelling, and data transformation.
• Experience working with ETL/ELT tools such as Azure Data Factory, SSIS, or similar technologies.
• Experience delivering end‑to‑end BI solutions, from requirements gathering through to deployment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience using Python for data analysis, automation, or pipeline support.
• Knowledge of SQL Server administration, performance tuning, indexing, and maintenance.
• Advanced DAX development and optimisation experience.
• Experience enabling self‑service BI through training, documentation, or user support.
• Experience within e‑commerce, retail, veterinary, or consumer‑focused businesses.

Why Join Pet Drugs Online?

At Pet Drugs Online, you’ll be joining a business that’s growing fast, investing in technology, and passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for pets and their owners. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a genuine impact on business decisions through data.
• Work with modern BI and data technologies.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple functions.
• Contribute to the development of a data‑driven culture.
• Grow your skills and career within a supportive and ambitious environment.