Data Engineer

As our Data Engineer you will be responsible to provide project and business-as-usual support for all data related systems within the business to deliver the requirment through the development configuration and implementation of appropriate solutions., Data Engineering & Architecture

• Develop deep expertise in the organisation's data landscape, ensuring strong understanding of all core data sources and analytics assets.
• Design, build and maintain data warehouses, data models and storage solutions that support scalable analytics.
• Create, optimise and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to ensure reliable, high-quality data flows across systems.
• Build and manage semantic models, datasets and reporting cubes to support consistent business reporting.
• Ensure all data solutions follow best practice for security, governance, performance and maintainability.

Business Support & Collaboration

• Act as a key point of contact for incoming reporting, analytics and data-related requests.
• Work closely with internal teams to gather requirements and support the design and delivery of new or enhanced data solutions.
• Liaise with third-party software and service providers to support integrations, troubleshooting and system improvements.
• Provide clear communication to non-technical stakeholders, translating technical concepts into accessible language.

Operational Excellence

• Perform root-cause analysis for recurring or business-critical data incidents, implementing long-term fixes.
• Support testing, validation and release of application updates and enhancements.
• Prioritise and manage workload effectively, balancing BAU tasks, support tickets and project work.
• Conduct routine system and performance monitoring, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain high-quality documentation for data processes, systems and departmental standards.

General

• Undertake any additional duties required to support the Data & Insights function and wider business objectives.

Do you have experience in User acceptance testing?, Required

• Strong technical understanding of data systems and IT applications.
• Proficiency with SQL Server, including advanced query writing and optimisation.
• Recent hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers or software vendors.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Professional approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement.

Desired

• Experience working with EDI formats.
• Knowledge of Jet Reports.
• Experience or understanding of Microsoft PowerApps.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) experience., * Professional, reliable and able to represent the IT and Data function confidently.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Effective time-management skills, able to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive in identifying improvements.
• Curious and solution-oriented, with a willingness to explore new technologies and approaches.
• Detail-focused, structured and consistent in applying requirements and standards.
• Capable of producing high-quality documentation and management information.
• Positive, "can-do" attitude with a focus on delivering outcomes.
• Able to embody and promote the company's values and brand attributes.

Here at AIS, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Data Engineer to join our IT team based in Solihull. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary, depending on experience.

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