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).
Youll play a pivotal role in shaping our data and reporting capabilitiessupporting 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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