Data Engineer

***To be considered for this role, you will need to comfortably commute to Poole 2-3 times per week as required***

Your new company
My client is a leading provider of financial products and services based near Poole, with a strong reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction - they really are 100% customer first. Forward-thinking and agile, this well-established organisation knows how to get things done. Be part of a growing and determined team, passionate about success, doing good and having fun along the way.

Your new role
I am seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with IT, Finance, and Operations departments to fulfil the business reporting requirements in a timely and consistent manner. This role is pivotal in developing and providing trusted data on performance and financial positions to facilitate informed decision-making across the company.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and enhance presentational reporting to support decision-making by Management, Committees, and Board.
• Contribute to the ongoing data strategy in collaboration with management.
• Automate the aggregation of disparate data sources into Data Lakes and Data Warehouses.
• Develop SQL-based solutions (tables, views, stored procedures, SSIS packages) to produce critical datasets.
• Liaise with subject-matter experts to ensure data integrity and reflect business requirements accurately.
• Design and implement reporting solutions across various functions.
• Publish interactive dashboards tailored for specific teams, drawing actionable conclusions.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of data within our core systems.
• Create timely, efficient, and reliable reporting solutions.
• Seamlessly integrate reporting solutions into broader business applications.
• Oversee Tableau, ADF, and SQL Server reporting deployments.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and support data investigations as needed.
• Promote self-service business intelligence, empowering end-users to access information independently of IT.
• Collaborate with the IT team to leverage infrastructure technology for optimal production.

What you'll need to succeed

• Aptitude for compiling data into comprehensive reports, analysing trends, and making data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated with effective prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• An analytical mindset with a "can do" approach to challenges.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in handling large data sets.
• Relevant qualifications in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Sciences, or related fields.
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Data and Automation technologies, Tableau, Power BI, SQL Server, ADF, Windows SQL Servers, SSIS XML, data transformations, Oracle and T-SQL scripting, Excel, and creating presentation layers and business intelligence pyramids.

What you'll get in return

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in the ongoing data strategy and contribute to significant business transformations.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment that values innovation and creativity.
• Culture: Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, flexibility, and a positive work-life balance.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to your long-term success.

What you need to do now
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