Junior Cloud Engineer - Data & Analytics

Lucy Group Ltd.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is seeking a collaborative Data Analyst to support the development and maintenance of a Microsoft-based platform for data and analytics. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams, evolve data services using Microsoft Cloud technologies, and maintain operational documentation. Strong skills in Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and good communication are required. This position offers a hybrid work model, engaging directly with business users and facilitating data insights.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure toolsets as Junior Cloud Engineer or similar.
• Good communication skills in English for global interaction.
• Ability to create supporting documentation following project management process.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of data sources into a secure technology ecosystem.
• Maintain security and reliability per company policies.
• Facilitate cloud-based configurations for data insights.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Azure toolsets

Exploratory Data Analysis

PowerShell

Python

MS SQL

Basic familiarity with Power BI

Good interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Cloud technologies

M365 administration

MS DevOps

Job description

To work collaboratively with Power BI Developers, Data Pipeline Analysts, Service Management Teams and Business Users to support the development, maintenance and evolution of a Microsoft-based platform for data & analytics. Job Context

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with solutions architects and development teams to maintain and support the provision of enterprise data & analytics for business users
• Evolving data & analytics global services, predominantly using Microsoft Cloud technologies and Power Platform tools, with particular focus on data quality, reliability and accessibility assessment

Job Dimensions

• An occasional need to visit other sites or business partners at their premises for stakeholder engagement or to attend specific industry events, globally
• Hybrid/Home Working associated with other UK offices may be available, subject to business requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting the rationalisation and integration of multiple data sources into a secure, adaptive, 'evergreen' technology ecosystem
• Maintaining security, reliability and appropriate architecture design according to company policies
• Assist in performing functional testing of data flows, dashboards and reports including data validation against business rules and quality standards
• Facilitating cloud based configuration to enable users to gain insights from data, measured by assessment of business outcomes
• Maintaining operational and customer facing documentation for technical support processes and defined project deliverables
• Inputting into the continuous assessment of new features and components to support the future proofing and onward compatibility of the production environment, by evolving the knowledge base
• Troubleshooting production issues and coordinate with others to resolve incidents and complete tasks using IT Service Management tools, as part of a cross functional team
  Effective communication skills in the global Business Language, English
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure toolsets and compute services as a Junior Cloud Engineer role or similar
• Confidence in Exploratory Data Analysis to evaluate data quality and functional testing techniques, provide key business insights, and identify areas for further investigation
• Competence to create well formed supporting documentation and follow project management process
• Ability to carry out Business as Usual support (BAU) for data & analytics services while working on projects and technical workstreams at the same time
• General understanding of a company's 'value chain' and basic manufacturing industry terminology
• Working knowledge of PowerShell, Python, MS SQL or similar language
• Basic familiarity of Power BI, Fabric, M365 administration, Copilot, MS DevOps and branching concepts

Behavioural Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills to enable process improvement through positive interaction with others
• Keen problem solver with desire to share knowledge
• Customer oriented, able to work flexibly in a changing business landscape