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Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a global manufacturer who are headquartered in Scotland as they look to hire a talented BI Data Architect. Our client is a long-established, family-owned business with global operations producing a wide range of high-quality products.

The BI Data Architect is a new position within our clients IT structure and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data architectures which support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting across the organisation. The successful candidate will be able to bridge the gap between data engineering and strategic decision making.


Required skills:

  • Experienced in Data Engineering with strong knowledge of Data Architecture
  • Advanced SQL for data manipulation and querying
  • Experience with ETL tools in Azure
  • Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or fabric
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users


If this sounds of interest and you’d like a confidential chat to find out more, please apply today!

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