Data Analyst Tester (FTC 6 months)

The Data Analyst/Tester Analyst will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high quality data solutions.

This shall include a good understanding of Management Information and Business Intelligence needs of Davies’ clients and needs across the organisation. They will produce key analysis needed to build appropriate solutions and will be able to work with Clients, Client Account Managers and Senior Managers.

They will work side-by-side with developers and members of the business to capture requirements and help shape the development of the Davies reports and dashboards. This will involve; but is not limited to, creating and managing a suite of specifications.

They will also be a key person in the mass migration of data between systems, leading on understanding, interpreting and mapping data between systems, to enable successful data loads, and, as such, the role requires prior experience of working in data and data migrations.

You will support the Product Owner in providing any analysis needed to ensure consistent high quality deliveries of data projects. You will also support and assist with any testing needed on the data projects, providing sufficient test coverage for the data projects, ensuring that the data and the functionality of the systems is to a high standard, with minimal bugs finding their way into production.

You must be able to work within an agile team and be able to manage your time effectively. You must self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a natural thirst for exploring new technologies.

• Hold requirements meetings with appropriate representatives to elicit requirements.
• Create any necessary requirements documentation in order to support the development of the required solution using most appropriate tools.
• Understand, interpret and translate data
• Liaise with appropriate representatives and support teams to ensure that the solutions provided are fit for purpose at point of delivery and throughout the solutions life.
• Act as a Change Lead and be the point of contact, effectively and efficiently distributing any communications.
• Investigate third line support issues and liaise with the relevant area for resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor new employees in familiarising themselves with analysis procedures, processes and systems.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Product Owner with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties.
• Support testing throughout change lifecycle. Includes acceptance and system testing.
• A flexible approach is required and out of hours working is expected to support business as usual activities or project deadlines.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience 
• They must also have a strong understanding of data and the way data is used within the Davies business.

You must: 

• Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic that can work with limited supervision.
• Have the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, ability to think ‘on their feet’ and learn quickly.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, calm under pressure & sound judgement in complex situations.
• Be co-operative, collaborative, and work toward common goal with others.
• Be open and inclusive approach, willing and able to interact internally and externally and at all levels within the company.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively, working on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Be competent user of IT with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and confident in embracing new technology.
• Be organised, proactive and confident self-starter.
• Show a highly committed attitude.
• Be methodical and accurate, showing great attention to detail.
• Demonstrate teamwork - Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.
• Demonstrate Agile – Experience of Agile Scrum methodology.

Career & Purpose 

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance: x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing 

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan