BI Software Development Manager

NEC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a BI Software Development Manager to lead the design and implementation of BI solutions. This remote role involves team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and innovative BI approaches using Power BI and Azure. Candidates should possess extensive BI experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover funded by NEC

25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell

Life assurance cover funded by NEC

Fantastic employer contributions to pension

Flexible benefits to suit individual needs

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in BI development, particularly with Power BI.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services and deployment.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices as applied to BI processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of BI developers and data analysts.
• Oversee the creation of efficient BI solutions using Microsoft Power BI.
• Implement DevOps practices to enhance BI development processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organisational

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Git

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description

As a Business Intelligence (BI) Software Development Manager, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of BI solutions leveraging tools like Power BI and cloud platforms such as Azure. Your role will include managing a team of developers and working closely with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making. You will also integrate DevOps practices to streamline and enhance the BI development process.

This is a home-based role, our ideal candidate would be commutable to Nottingham or Hemel Hempstead

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management : Lead and mentor a team of BI developers and data analysts. Manage project timelines, set performance goals, and ensure the team meets business and technical objectives.
• BI development : Oversee the creation of scalable and efficient BI solutions using Microsoft Power BI, ensuring they meet the end-user requirements for analytics and reporting.
• Cloud Integration : Utilise Azure cloud services to optimize data storage, processing, and analytics capabilities. Ensure the secure and compliant use of cloud technologies.
• DevOps Integration : Implement DevOps practices in the BI development process to improve deployment frequency and ensure dependable releases in close alignment with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with business stakeholders to define BI goals, understand core business processes, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Data Strategy and Governance : Develop strategies for data acquisition, storage, analysis, and visualization. Ensure adherence to data governance and compliance standards.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement : Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in BI, cloud, and DevOps technologies. Recommend and implement improvements to BI tools and processes.
• Resource Management : Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively to meet BI project needs and maximize return on investment.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in BI development, including hands-on experience with Power BI or similar tools.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services and understanding of cloud architecture and deployment.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and how they apply to BI development processes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in Microsoft Power BI, Azure, or relevant DevOps certifications.
• Experience with other BI tools (such as Tableau or Qlik) and data integration technologies.
• Background in data science or analytics, with practical knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines.

Additional Information

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an aboveaverage pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salarylife assurance coverfunded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributionsup to a maximum of
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.