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# BI Data Engineer

- **Company:** VanRath
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Standard Sql, Tableau (Software), Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Pyspark, AWS Glue, Qlikview, Data Pipelines, Api Management, Databricks
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.vanrath.com/job/bi-data-engineer-bbbh15849-1788260810/apply

## About the Role

We're looking for a BI Data Engineer or someone from a closely related Data Engineering, BI or Data Analyst background who is looking to develop further within a data-focused role.

You'll ideally have:

 * 2+ years' experience in a relevant data, BI or data engineering role
 * Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases
 * Experience developing or supporting ETL processes
 * Understanding of data modelling and data warehousing
 * Experience working with business intelligence or reporting technologies
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Good attention to detail and a focus on data quality
 * The ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * A proactive and collaborative approach

Technical Experience

Experience with some of the following would be beneficial:

 * Databricks
 * AWS / AWS Glue
 * Python or PySpark
 * Delta Lake
 * Spark
 * Power BI, Qlik or Tableau
 * API integrations
 * SQL Server / relational databases
 * Data quality and governance
 * Advanced analytics, AI or Machine Learning

You don't need to have experience across every technology listed. We're particularly interested in candidates with a strong SQL, BI and data background who are keen to work with modern data platforms., Applicants must already have the existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK/Northern Ireland. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

## Description

As a BI Data Engineer, you'll sit across the data engineering and business intelligence space, helping to ensure data is reliable, well structured and accessible for reporting and analytics.

Your responsibilities will include:

 * Developing and maintaining ETL processes and data pipelines
 * Supporting the integration of data from multiple sources
 * Designing and maintaining effective data models for reporting and analytics
 * Working with data warehouses and modern data platforms
 * Supporting business intelligence and reporting requirements
 * Developing and improving data processes to enhance performance and reliability
 * Identifying opportunities to improve data quality and consistency
 * Working with stakeholders to understand data and reporting requirements
 * Supporting dashboards, reporting products and analytical solutions
 * Troubleshooting data and reporting issues
 * Contributing to wider analytics, automation, AI and machine learning initiatives
 * Helping to improve data processes, standards and ways of working across the team, If you're a BI Data Engineer, Data Engineer, BI Developer or Data Analyst with strong SQL and data experience and you're looking for your next opportunity in Belfast, we'd be keen to hear from you.


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