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Data Engineer Position based in Horsham or WatfordWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer – Power BI to lead the design, development, and implementation of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. This role involves engaging with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver insightful, data-driven reports that support strategic decision-making.Location: Astral House, Imperial Way, Watford WD24 4WW or Albion House, Springfield Road, Horsham RH12 2RWWorking Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM start)Contract Rate: £400 – £500 per day (depending on experience)Key Responsibilities * Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and define BI reporting requirements and improvement opportunities. * Design and develop functional and visually compelling BI reports using Microsoft Power BI and other reporting tools. * Maintain and enforce BI-related policies, standards, and governance procedures. * Translate business needs into technical specifications and deliver actionable insights via reporting solutions. * Support and maintain BI solutions across development, UAT, and production environments. * Apply advanced analytics and data visualisation techniques to uncover trends and patterns in complex datasets. * Ensure documentation and processes align with the organisation’s development methodologies, including SDLC. * Provide operational support and administration for deployed BI platforms, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy.Key Skills and Experience * Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence development. * At least 2 years of experience working within structured, managed ICT service environments. * Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. * Proven expertise in: * Power BI, DAX, R Script, Cognos * SQL Server, Azure SQL Server * Fact/dimension modelling and database design * Report deployment via Microsoft Visual Studio and Azure DevOps * Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Server environments (2012/2016)

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