Senior Data Analyst - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of managed IT services seeks a Senior Data Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Stockport. The role involves shaping data strategies, developing business intelligence solutions, and leveraging strong skills in Power BI and SQL to drive significant insights and decision-making across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong data processing capabilities with Power BI and SQL expertise.
• Experience with Agile methodologies like DevOps and Scrum.
• Ability to design and deploy business intelligence solutions.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement the strategy and architecture of the data platform.
• Work with teams to unify data across systems for trusted insights.
• Lead business intelligence solutions development using Power BI.

Skills

Proficiency in Power BI

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Lakes

big data technologies

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Excellent stakeholder management

data modelling

Education

Certification in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate)

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

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Senior Data Analyst - 12 month Fixed Term Contract, stockport

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Client:

Modern Networks Ltd

Location:

stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Who are we?

Modern Networks Limited is a leading provider of managed IT services, specialising in delivering reliable, scalable, and secure IT solutions tailored to the needs of commercial properties, science parks, and SMEs. Our comprehensive services include IT support, broadband connectivity, telephone systems, and proactive cybersecurity protection. Modern Networks ensures business continuity through data backup and disaster recovery solutions, optimises performance by managing IT infrastructure, and enhances communications by monitoring and optimising network performance. They also help businesses achieve and maintain compliance with industry regulations and data protection laws.

What's the role?

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst with strong data processing capabilities and a proven track record of translating complex data into meaningful insights. As a Senior Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the strategy and architecture of our data platform. You will work closely with the wider team to evolve the data platform capabilities, unify data across systems to deliver trusted insights, drive decision-making, and unlock value across the business. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI, DAX script and SQL Script. This role requires a proficient data professional to lead and modernise the business’s data intelligence and customer data delivery programme.

This role is being offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis, and is an office based role.

What are we looking for?

• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lakes, and big data technologies like Microsoft Fabric.
• Certification in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies e.g., DevOps, Scrum (EPICs, Stories, Task, Issues, Bugs).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in data modelling, ELT pipelines, and SQL.
• Knowledge of cloud performance optimisation and cost management.
• Experience with the definition of data strategy, global data platform strategy, and development roadmaps aligned with the company’s digital transformation plans.
• Understanding of data governance principles and ability to work within established frameworks.