BI Software Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a BI Platform Engineer to enhance their Analytics & AI Platform. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the delivery of cutting-edge BI solutions with a focus on cloud technologies like PowerBI and Looker, working within a dynamic and diverse team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Pension contributions

Bonuses and share schemes

Holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Skills in Cloud BI Platforms like PowerBI, Looker, Tableau.
• Relevant Cloud certification or platform engineering skills.
• Experience with Cloud Curation components like Terraform, IAM, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, Build, Implement, and Support BI Applications.
• Enable connectivity between BI Applications and data sources.
• Engage in platform design with Architecture and Security teams.

Skills

Cloud BI Platforms

Cloud certification

Platform engineering skills

Software Development Principles

Problem-solving aptitude

Tools

PowerBI

Looker

Tableau

Terraform

K8S

Job description

End Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025

Salary Range: £81,999 - £122,999

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: BI Platform Engineer

SALARY: From £70,929 dependent on experience and location

LOCATION: London or Bristol

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office location listed above

About this opportunity:

Join our Analytics & AI Platform - the hub for enabling Analytics & AI within the organisation. This role is within the Business Intelligence as a Service (BIaaS) lab, focused on delivering our vision for the future of BI.

The key focus is "Enablement": this role involves BI Platform Engineering, including the Design, Build, Implementation, Scale-Out, and Support of our strategic BI Applications and related Products, Features, End-to-End Patterns/Blueprints, Best Practices, Ways of Working, and Operating Models. You should have experience working with teams like Networking, Security, Architecture, Cloud Services, and a solid understanding of Software Engineering Principles to support our BI products and services.

You will work in a Feature Team within the BIaaS lab, collaborating with a Product Owner and other Engineers, focusing on:

• Connectivity between BI Applications and data sources
• Self-Service capabilities for BI users
• Conversational Analytics via Natural Language Query interfaces
• A BI Semantic / Knowledge Layer
• Simplification of our BI Estate

About the Team:

We are a diverse, dynamic team committed to delivering quickly, innovating, and challenging the status quo. Our BI Products aim to unlock data potential through innovative Self-Serve solutions and build capabilities within our BI Platforms, including future offerings like a Semantic / Knowledge Layer and BI Simplification tools.

What you’ll need:

• Skills in Cloud BI Platforms like PowerBI, Looker, Tableau
• Relevant Cloud certification or platform engineering skills (PowerBI, Fabric, Looker, LookML, GCP, etc.)
• Experience with Cloud Curation components (Terraform, IAM, Harness, K8S, DNS, TLS, Load balancers)
• Ability to engage in platform design and problem-solving with Architecture, Networking, Security teams
• Passion for BI and innovation
• Understanding of Software Development Principles and BI Content Deployment
• Knowledge of BI Data Patterns and End-to-End Data Solutions
• Problem-solving aptitude and effective communication skills
• Customer and Platform focus, minimizing technical debt

About working for us:

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering flexible work arrangements and support for colleagues with disabilities. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, bonuses, share schemes, holiday allowances, and wellbeing initiatives.

If you're excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

At Lloyds Banking Group: we aim to help Britain prosper, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in financial services.

We prioritize data safety and an inclusive culture, reflecting the diversity of our customers and communities.