BI Technical Engineer

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Business Intelligence (BI) Team as a BI Technical Engineer at The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS).

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our data and reporting capabilities—supporting informed decision-making, improving service delivery, and helping our teams make the most of data. This position combines data engineering, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration, offering an excellent opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines into the data warehouse• Create and maintain consistent business-wide data definitions and KPIs• Develop interactive dashboards and reports to support data-driven decision-making• Analyse data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Marketing, Compliance, and Operations teams• Present insights and reports to senior leadership• Identify and address data quality issues and improve data processes• Contribute to project teams, ensuring data requirements are addressed from the outset• Continuously improve BI tools and data engineering practices

Required Skills & Experience• Proficiency in SQL, ETL processes, data warehousing, and data modelling (MS SQL preferred)• Proven experience in data engineering or analysis• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Excellent communication skills – able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences• Experience using dashboard tools (Power BI preferred)• Attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative attitude

Desirable Skills (Not Essential)• Power BI: DAX, Power Query, M Code• Python• Azure Blob Storage• Jira• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection standards• Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer• Competitive salary• 30 days holiday + bank holidays• 10% non-contributory pension (Aviva)• Private Medical Insurance (incl. full mental health & cancer cover)• Life Insurance• Cash Plan – Dental, Optical (£175), Physio & more• EAP (24/7 support & face-to-face sessions)• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Green Car, Cycle to Work, Holiday Purchase, Grocery, Childcare• Optical Scheme via Specsavers or Cash Plan• Charity/Volunteering Day• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Parental Pay• Menopause support• Financial wellbeing advice• Hybrid working with a collaborative, supportive team environment• Regular social events

Location: Knutsford Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: £43,000 - £48,000

You may also have experience in the following: BI Engineer, Data Engineering, BI Support, 2nd Line Support, Helpdesk Analyst, Second Line Support Technician, Systems Administrator, IT Support, Network Engineer, Technical Support, Network Administrator, Server Administration, Systems Analyst, Help Desk, Second Line Support, etc.

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