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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** iO Associates
- **Location:** Stockport, UK
- **Salary:** £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Logic, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Power BI, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Fabric, Information Technology, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2902033655-data-analyst

## About the Role

* Core Technical Stack: Hands-on experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries (SQL Server) and developing/maintaining Power BI reports with DAX.
 * Experience Level: Practical experience in data analysis, reporting, or BI.
 * Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive, detail-oriented approach to investigating data anomalies and validating business logic.
 * Bonus Points: Any exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL/cloud services, or SSRS.

## Description

Are you a data professional with strong SQL and Power BI skills looking to take the next step into modern analytics and Microsoft Fabric?

We are partnering with an established, innovation-focused software business to find a Data Analyst to join their collaborative R&D team. You will report directly to the IT Infrastructure Manager and work alongside experienced software engineers and testers in an environment that actively embraces modern, AI-assisted development tools.

Previous Microsoft Fabric experience is not a must, if you bring solid foundations in SQL and Power BI, the team will provide a dedicated, comprehensive training across Fabric, Azure, and modern cloud data practices.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Maintain & Enhance Power BI Reports: Support and optimize existing production dashboards, semantic models, and reporting logic.
 * Build New Solutions: Translate business and user requirements into clean, user-friendly reports and visualizations.
 * Data Investigation & Querying: Utilize SQL Server to query databases, resolve discrepancies, and ensure reporting reliability.
 * Modern Data Platform Growth: Get hands-on exposure to Microsoft Fabric workspaces, semantic models, and data pipelines alongside existing SSRS infrastructure.
 * Leverage AI Tools: Pragmatically use AI-assisted tools to streamline SQL/DAX writing, documentation, and troubleshooting., * Modern Tech Stack: Immediate pathway to build production-level Microsoft Fabric and cloud analytics experience.
 * Forward-Thinking Culture: A supportive team that actually encourages you to use modern AI workflows to make your work more efficient.


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