BI & Data Engineering Lead

WRK digital
York
6 days ago
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BI & Data Engineering Lead

Up to £65,000 + 38 Days Holiday + Pension

York, Hybrid Working, 37 hour week


Are you an experienced BI & Data Engineer looking to work in the Tech for Good space? Do you want to collaborate with an amazing team to develop digital systems that make a real difference to young people?


WRK digital is delighted to be working in exclusive partnership withSTEM Learning, whose digital platforms support STEM teaching and learning. Through collaboration with the UK Government, employers of all sizes, organisations, and educational establishments, STEM Learning provides high-quality resources that empower educators and students alike.


About STEM Learning


STEM Learning’s vision is to improve lives through STEM education by equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive. To achieve this, STEM Learning offers a range of support, including:


  • Subject-specific professional development for teachers and educators
  • A collection of high-quality, assured learning resources for Primary and Secondary Education
  • The STEM Ambassadors programme


The Role:


We’re looking for a SQL, data modelling and Azure Data Factory specialist who has a strong background in designing and building innovative BI solutions to join our fast-moving organisation; someone who can deliver with excellence on ambitious projects to revolutionise current data practices.


The role will cover the whole spectrum of BI/Reporting you will design, build and maintain our central reporting infrastructure, ingesting data from a variety of sources, cleaning, combining, processing and visualising to end users and other systems.


Working with stakeholders to capture future requirements, manage expectations where required and help open their eyes to the possibilities our data can deliver as we strive for a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK


Key Experience & Expertise


· SQL and data factory are essential.

· Experience implementing a variety of data warehouse design and data modelling techniques, knowing what works best in individual situations.

· Significant experience designing and delivering reporting/bi solutions using modern tools and current best practice in a Microsoft technology stack.

· Significant experience delivering MI solutions through the PowerBI service. Excellent PowerBI front end design skills and back-end data manipulation including DAX.

· A background building solutions in an Azure environment with Data Factory, Azure SQL, Power apps/Logic apps and the Common data service

· Experience developing high quality SQL code with a great working knowledge of stored procedures, analytical functions and common table expressions; a proven background extracting complex data from multiple technologies, including MS-SQL/MySQL/Postgres databases, Dyamics365 CRM, Microsoft Common data service and flat files

· A knack for managing complex data, and developing insightful visualisations strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management with the ability to influence, advise and consult at all levels

· A background working in multi-department, complex business landscapes

· Experience working with and managing senior stakeholders, to CEO level.


Why Work at STEM Learning?

  • Work with cutting-edge technology, including Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native services, and Headless architecture
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities, including paid-for training and certifications
  • Extremely generous holiday entitlement – 30 days plus bank holidays
  • Access to a fantastic pension scheme
  • Regular team meet-ups and collaboration opportunities
  • The chance to get involved in wider STEM delivery activities
  • Staff wellbeing sessions to support your mental and physical health
  • Access to a salary sacrifice scheme and staff benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, health cashback plans, free eye tests, and discounted vouchers


Apply Now


If you are a BI & Data Engineering Lead looking to join an EdTech company who's technology is changing lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.


Apply now or contactHugh WilliamsatWRK digitalfor a confidential conversation about the next steps.

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