Overview
Senior BI Developer role at Sage in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. The Senior BI Developer plays a strategic and hands-on role in designing, developing, and optimising data models and pipelines that drive business-critical insights and enable data-informed decision-making. Supporting the Performance Marketing function and broader business teams, this role leads the development of scalable, governed, and high-performing data solutions that underpin reporting, analytics, and AI-enhanced capabilities.
Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership
* Lead the design and development of robust, scalable data models and transformation pipelines.
* Own and maintain central semantic models, ensuring consistency and accuracy across reporting outputs.
* Optimise performance of data models and queries, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
* Mentor junior BI developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and training on tools and business context.
* Collaborate with IT and data platform teams to enhance ingestion processes and leverage new technologies.
* Champion best practices in version control, testing, and CI/CD.
* Translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions, engaging stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
* Lead delivery of high-impact data initiatives, managing timelines, risks, and outcomes.
* Contribute to the integration of AI and machine learning into BI workflows to enhance insight generation and operational processes.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation for data models, KPIs, business logic, and governance standards.
Skills, Know-How and Experience
Must Have:
* Advanced proficiency in data transformation and modelling.
* Strong experience with BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Fabric), including semantic modelling and performance tuning.
* Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams, with a focus on quality, scalability, and maintainability.
* Familiarity with version control and collaborative development workflows (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
* Understanding of workflow automation and low-code platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Power Apps).
* Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Preferred:
* Experience with cloud-based data integration and orchestration tools (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory).
* Exposure to AI and machine learning integration in analytics workflows (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, or similar AI assistants).
* Knowledge of metadata and data governance practices using tools such as Collibra.
* Familiarity with marketing technologies (e.g., Eloqua, Google Analytics) and understanding of marketing performance metrics and KPIs.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Technical / Professional Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
* 5+ years of experience in BI development, data modelling, or data engineering, including leadership responsibilities.
Key Performance Indicators
* Delivery of scalable, governed, and well-documented data models and pipelines.
* High data quality and reliability in reporting and analytics outputs.
* Timely resolution of data and performance issues.
* Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project delivery.
* Contributions to automation, AI integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Benefits
* Competitive base salary and commission structure
* Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
* Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
* On-going training and professional development
* Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
* Flexible work patterns and hybrid working
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries: Software Development
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