Data Specialist

• Supporting the design and implementation of data pipelines to ensure reliable data flow
• Conducting data quality analysis and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Aligning data outputs with business objectives and pipeline requirements
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand data needs and communicate insights
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of data solutions
• Supporting financial analysis where relevant to the business context
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven outcomes

• Proven experience in data requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement
• Working knowledge of data pipeline design and implementation
• Competency in data quality analysis and validation
• Strong SQL and database knowledge
• Proficiency with analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI or similar platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) or familiarity with modern data stack tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics or related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills to bridge business and technical teams

Nice-to-have experience could include:

• Exposure to Python, Bash or other scripting languages
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices or containerisation tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of microservices architecture or distributed systems
• Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code concepts
• SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE environment experience
• BPMN or UML modelling experience
• Excel expertise for financial analysis or data exploration

• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Day Rate: £250-£400 per day, dependent on experience and skills
• Specialism: Data Analytics and Data Engineering, What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
• Exposure to diverse industry sectors and data challenges across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services
• Opportunity to develop deeper expertise in data engineering, analytics and quality management
• Hands-on experience with modern data platforms and cloud technologies
• Collaboration with experienced data professionals and the chance to learn best practices
• Potential to progress toward senior-level data roles with continued technical development
• Flexibility and contract-based working arrangements
• The chance to make a direct impact on business intelligence and decision-making

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