Performance Analyst
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Rate: £400+ per day
Location: Leeds (on-site approx. once every two weeks)
Duration: 6 months
Exalto Consulting is supporting a major UK public sector digital programme in the search for an experienced Performance Analyst to join a high-impact DevOps service.
This role sits within a nationally significant platform used by over 40 million people. The work is meaningful, visible, and directly contributes to improving access to critical digital services.
The Role
You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for understanding how a large-scale digital platform performs in real-world use. Your focus will be on turning complex technical data into clear, useful insights that support both day-to-day operations and longer-term decision-making.
This is a role for someone who is comfortable working with data at scale, but equally confident explaining what it means to a range of stakeholders.
What You ll Be Doing
Data Analysis & Reporting
Query and analyse data from multiple sources to assess system performance and user behaviour
Build and maintain dashboards that provide clear visibility of key service metrics
Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement
Stakeholder Engagement
Translate technical data into clear, accessible insights
Present findings to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Contribute to regular service reviews and performance discussions
Performance Monitoring & Improvement
Define and track performance benchmarks and service levels
Support incident analysis through detailed data investigation
Contribute to forecasting and capacity planning based on usage patterns
Service Optimisation
Assess the impact of platform changes and releases
Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to support continuous improvement
Help evaluate and introduce new monitoring and analytics approaches
What We re Looking For
Technical Skills
Strong experience with Splunk for log analysis and operational insight
Proficiency in Power BI for dashboarding and reporting
Experience with AWS Athena and SQL-based analysis in cloud environments
Familiarity with digital analytics tools (e.g. Adobe Analytics or similar)
Experience & Context
Background working in agile or DevOps environments
Experience handling sensitive or regulated data (ideally within healthcare or similar sectors)
Understanding of high-availability, high-volume digital services
Exposure to the UK healthcare landscape or NHS systems is beneficial
About Exalto Consulting
At Exalto Consulting, we focus on placing experienced professionals into roles where their expertise has real impact. We take a straightforward, respectful approach - providing clear information, timely communication and honest guidance throughout the process.