Data Specialist - 2 year FTC

Reed Technology is partnering with an Edinburgh based organisation to recruit a Data Specialist on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

You will work across the full range of data activities, supporting the migration from a private cloud-hosted Microsoft SQL Server system into Dynamics 365. This role combines data migration, transformation, and business intelligence, ensuring high-quality data delivery alongside actionable insights through Power BI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the end-to-end data migration lifecycle, including extraction, profiling, cleansing, validation, transformation, and loading into Dynamics 365 Sales CRM.
• Translate business requirements into data mapping specifications, aligning legacy data with Dynamics 365 structures.
• Execute and validate data loads using appropriate tools and ETL processes.
• Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to support business insights.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to support testing and ensure data quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar data-focused role, working on data migration, transformation, or ETL activities.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL Server and handling structured data.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 and Power BI.
• Familiarity with data mapping, cleansing, and validation processes.
• Understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure, Power Platform, Microsoft 365).
• Experience with tools such as Power Query, Azure Data Factory, or other ETL solutions.
• Exposure to test migrations or UAT support.
• Awareness of data quality, governance, and best practices.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Microsoft certifications (e.g. PL-300, DP-900, DP-300, MB-260)

Benefits:

• 2 year Fixed-term contract.
• Salary up to £50,000 / annum (DOE)
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days remote)