Junior Business Intelligence Developer

cw; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Junior Business Intelligence Developer to join the EMEA BI team in Amsterdam. You will contribute to designing and delivering scalable BI products, collaborating with senior developers, and growing toward a more senior role as you build hands-on experience across the full BI lifecycle.

You will work on dashboards and reports using Power Platform, assist with requirements, testing, and documentation, and help roll out central BI outputs to local markets while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Some practical BI development or analytics experience.
• Foundational knowledge of Power BI; hands-on preferred.
• Familiarity with data modelling concepts and semantic models.
• Interest in AI capabilities in BI and a proactive learner.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of BI products including dashboards, reports, and analytical tools on the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Support the delivery lifecycle: requirements, development, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with local BI teams to translate business needs into analytics solutions.
• Ensure outputs align with governance standards and style guides.
• Assist with enablement materials, demos, and documentation for local markets.
• Work with Analytics Engineers to understand upstream data models used in BI products.
• Contribute to the central reusable assets catalogue and peer reviews.

Skills

BI development

Power BI

Data visualization

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Power Platform

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Job Title

Junior Business Intelligence Developer

Job Description Summary

As a Junior Business Intelligence Developer within the EMEA Business Intelligence team, you will be a contributing member of the BI Development pillar, supporting the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality BI products that serve multiple markets, service lines, and sectors across EMEA. Working closely with senior BI Developers, you will gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle of central BI products, from requirements gathering and design through to delivery, enablement, and iteration. This is a role for someone who is passionate about data visualisation, eager to develop their technical skills, and motivated to make a tangible difference through the products they help build. You will be guided and supported throughout, with clear opportunities to grow your expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and progress toward a more senior role within the pillar.

Job Description

As a Junior Business Intelligence Developer within the EMEA Business Intelligence team, you will be a contributing member of the BI Development pillar, supporting the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality BI products that serve multiple markets, service lines, and sectors across EMEA. Working closely with senior BI Developers, you will gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle of central BI products, from requirements gathering and design through to delivery, enablement, and iteration. This is a role for someone who is passionate about data visualisation, eager to develop their technical skills, and motivated to make a tangible difference through the products they help build. You will be guided and supported throughout, with clear opportunities to grow your expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and progress toward a more senior role within the pillar.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of BI products including dashboards, reports, and analytical tools on the Microsoft Power Platform, working under the guidance of senior BI Developers.
• Support the delivery lifecycle of central BI products, assisting with requirements gathering, development, testing, and documentation at each stage.
• Collaborate with local BI teams and senior colleagues to understand business requirements and translate them into well-structured, intuitive analytics solutions.
• Ensure all BI outputs are developed in line with central governance standards, the BI visual style guide, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with the rollout of central BI products to local markets, supporting the preparation of enablement materials, demos, and guidance documentation.
• Work closely with Analytics Engineers and senior BI Developers to understand how upstream data models and datasets are used within BI product development.
• Contribute to the central reusable asset catalogue, ensuring outputs are documented and accessible for adaptation by local teams.
• Participate in peer reviews of BI outputs, incorporating feedback constructively to develop technical skills and maintain quality standards.
• Monitor product adoption and usage following launch, gathering feedback from stakeholders and escalating improvement suggestions to senior team members.
• Promote the Intelligent Data Platform as the single source of truth, ensuring all development work sources data through the platform.
• Engage actively in training, bootcamps, and mentoring programmes, taking ownership of personal development and building expertise in the tools and technologies used by the team.
• Develop awareness of AI and agentic capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem, building foundational knowledge that supports the team's evolving development approach.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Some practical experience with BI development, data visualisation, or analytics through employment, internships, or academic projects.
• Foundational knowledge of Power BI or a comparable data visualisation tool; hands-on experience is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of data modelling concepts and an awareness of how semantic models and datasets underpin BI product development.
• Exposure to enterprise data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or Azure Synapse is desirable.
• Familiarity with the broader Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate, is an advantage.
• An interest in and awareness of AI and agentic capabilities in a BI or analytics context.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering polished, well-documented outputs.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with the eagerness to learn from senior team members and contribute to a high-performing team.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly with stakeholders and document work accurately.
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification is desirable; a commitment to working toward it is expected.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.