Business Intelligence Developer

AO RETAIL LIMITED; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Bolton seeks a data-focused professional to work closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet expectations. You will design actionable visualizations, manage robust data models, and modernize processes on a cloud platform. Essential skills include experience with Power BI, strong SQL knowledge, and understanding ETL tools. Benefits include generous holidays, pension contributions, and exclusive discounts. Join us for a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension matching contribution

VIP access to events

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced family leave

Charity volunteer days

Free parking and onsite perks

Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong understanding of SQL and data warehousing concepts.
• Ability to manage robust data models.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to meet their needs.
• Design visualizations and maintain data models.
• Modernise architecture on a cloud platform.
• Optimise performance and enhance BI processes.

Skills

Experience with Power BI

Strong knowledge of SQL

Understanding of ETL tools

Ability to create data models

Tools

Tableau

AWS Glue

DBT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure our solutions meet expectations.
• Design clear, actionable visualisations and build and maintain solid data models.
• Modernise our architecture, moving processes onto a cloud‑based platform while keeping everything well‑documented and following best practices.
• Tackle issues or change requests quickly, keeping the business running smoothly.
• Optimise performance, enhance BI processes, and scale reporting for efficiency.
• Maintain security and compliance standards and follow coding best practices to deliver consistent, high‑quality solutions.

Qualities

• Passionate about data – sharp eye for detail and a drive for top‑quality solutions.
• Great communicator – able to explain complex ideas clearly, both in writing and face‑to‑face.
• Agile team player – comfortable in fast‑moving environments, working brilliantly with others.
• Problem solver – spot issues early and devise smart, practical fixes.
• Adaptable – happy to switch priorities and keep momentum when plans change.
• Tech enthusiast – stay up to date with the latest tools and trends and find ways to use them.
• Detail‑focused – accuracy matters, from analysis to documentation.

Essential Technical Skills

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar visualisation tools.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, data‑warehousing concepts and database management.
• Understanding of ETL tools such as SSIS, AWS Glue or DBT.
• Ability to create and manage robust data models.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks or similar modern data platforms.
• Knowledge of AWS services (S3, Lambda, MSK).
• Experience with AI tools like ThoughtSpot or Amazon QuickSight.
• Exposure to Hadoop or Spark.
• Understanding of governance and data quality management.

Benefits

• Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27 days after 2 years).
• Pension – contribute 5% of annual salary and we match it.
• VIP access to the AO Arena – free tickets and pre‑sale opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing – discounted gym membership, onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme with virtual GP, mental health support and more.
• Discounts – exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Giving back – 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• On‑site perks – free parking, complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised Starbucks.