Salary: £70,000 - 83,600 per year Requirements: Strong expertise in SQL and data warehousing Advanced Power BI / Tableau dashboard development Deep understanding of data lifecycle, governance, and quality Experience in cloud or hybrid data environments Proven ability to influence technical decisions and communicate insights clearly Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments Python and ML experience would be an added advantage Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics and reporting solutions Own data modelling, dashboard design, and scalable reporting frameworks Define governance, security, and quality standards Partner with architects, engineers, and business leaders to influence data strategy Mentor and develop analysts within a collaborative team Technologies: Cloud DevOps Support Power BI Python SQL Security Tableau More: We are urgently hiring for a Contract Principal Data Analyst to drive advanced analytics solutions, shape enterprise data practices, and lead innovation across complex environments. This 6-month contract role offers a competitive pay rate of £70 - £83 per hour inside IR35 and is based in Reading with hybrid working (2-3 days onsite per week). SC Clearance is essential for this position. We value collaboration and support diversity in our team. last updated 7 week of 2026