SQL/ Python Developer

KBR, Inc.; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a BI Developer to join the Estates Intelligence team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on building and maintaining the Reporting Data Warehouse, creating BI datasets, and driving data-driven insights for estates and facilities projects.

Hybrid work with 3 days in Swindon. You will develop ML algorithms in Fabric Notebooks, implement SQL data transformations, and configure data pipelines and governance across Dev/Test/Prod environments.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills using SSMS/Visual Studio.
• Proficient in Python with Fabric Notebooks.
• Experience with Power BI Desktop & Service, Fabric features.
• DevOps experience: build, release, deployment.
• Web development and .NET app knowledge.
• Analytical skills to produce client reports.
• Clear presentation of findings to diverse audiences.
• Familiar with CAFM systems like Concept Evolution.
• Estate reporting experience in similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML algorithms within Fabric Notebooks environment.
• Implement SQL queries, stored procedures and views for data transformations.
• Develop Power BI datasets, DAX measures and calculation logic.
• Configure and manage refresh schedules and gateway connections.
• Tune model performance and validate data across reports.
• Document test results and remedy defects promptly.
• Prepare release notes and update technical documentation.
• Promote changes through Dev/Test/Prod environments.
• Monitor daily pipeline runs and troubleshoot failures.
• Suggest enhancements to improve efficiency and maintainability.
• Track Power BI and Fabric features and adopt best practices.

Skills

SQL Proficiency

Python

Data analysis

Power BI

Fabric Notebooks

DevOps

Web development

.NET

Data pipelines

Presentation

Tools

SSMS

Visual Studio

Power BI Desktop

Power BI Service

Fabric Notebooks

.NET

Job description

KBR are a global technical solutions provider with 28,000 employees worldwide, with operations in 34 countries delivering to customers in 80 countries. KBR work collaboratively with their wide customer base to deliver solutions that strive to create a better, safer and more sustainable world.

KBR’s Estates Intelligence division specialise in enabling clients to make informed decisions about the operational and strategic management of their estates and asset portfolios, including the external supply chain retained to deliver asset management and maintenance services.

KBR has developed and implemented an innovative, cost-effective solution for the strategic management of estates and facilities services. The Estates Intelligence model and our 6 A methodology; Aggregation, Automation, Asset Management, Assurance, Audit and Analytics, enable the strategic management of estates and facilities services, which is an evolving model in the FM market.

As part of the ongoing growth of its Estates Intelligence, KBR is actively recruiting to expand its team to deliver current and future public sector Estates Intelligence contracts.

About the Role

The Developer will report to the Lead Developer and operate as part of the Estates Intelligence BI team. This team delivers data-driven insights across multiple projects, addressing estates and facilities challenges and enabling informed decision-making for both internal stakeholders and clients. The Developer builds onto and maintains the Reporting Data Warehouse, drives innovation projects, as well as creates and assures BI datasets and pipelines. The Developer also supports technical delivery and ensures solutions meet performance and quality standards.

Build & Configuration:

Develop machine learning algorithms within the Fabric Notebooks environment.

Implement SQL queries, stored procedures and views for data transformations.

Develop Power BI datasets, DAX measures and calculation logic to meet reporting needs.

Configure and manage refresh schedules and gateway connections.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

Tune algorithm model performance, check relationships and visuals for responsiveness.

Validate data accuracy and consistency across reports and dashboards.

Document test results and remedy defects promptly.

Deployment & Documentation:

Prepare release notes and update technical documentation for all changes.

Promote changes through Dev/Test/Prod environments in line with governance.

Operational Support:

Monitor daily pipeline runs and resolve failures.

Escalate complex issues to the Lead Developer and contribute to root-cause analysis.

Suggest enhancements to improve efficiency, maintainability and scalability.

Track new Power BI and Fabric features, as well as other development opportunities, and adopt best practice where relevant.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Strong understanding of SQL using environments such as SSMS and Visual Studio.

Profound knowledge of Python with experience in using the Fabric Notebooks environment.

Able to identify trends and investigate underlying causes to address issues, highlight areas of concerns and identify best practice.

Experience managing build, release, and deployment processes within a DevOps framework.

Proven experience of Power BI – Desktop & Service – most importantly with knowledge of Fabric features such as Data Engineering, Factory & Science.

Familiar with Power Suite.

Proven analytical skills and utilisation of data to produce client reports.

Skilled in presenting clear and concise information to a wide variety of audiences.

Comfortable presenting findings to internal, external and client stakeholders at all levels.

Experience in Web Development.

Knowledge of App Development within .NET.

Understanding of other ML languages.

Experience of a broad scope of estates management reporting within a similar environment.

Knowledge of Concept Evolution or other CAFM systems.

Security Requirements

The successful candidate must hold or be able to successfully obtain SC and will require a 5-year UK footprint.

Location

This is a permanent, full-time position based in the United Kingdom. The role is hybrid and will require 3 days based out of the KBR Swindon office.