Hours:35 hours per week.Hybrid working can be considered - minimum of two days per month to be worked from Head Office. Must be able to commit to regular weekly visits to Skipton in the first 6 months.Salary:£48,000 Per AnnumClosing Date:Fri, 12 Jul 2024You'll be joining our rapidly expanding Engineering team, where you'll collaborate with talented Data and Software professionals and engage closely with stakeholders throughout our Technology function and wider business. Your role is pivotal in driving our innovative solutions forward, aligning with our ambitious change agenda.Together, you'll help shape the organization's future by pushing boundaries and transforming ideas into reality. Join us in this journey of growth, creativity, and collaboration as we set new benchmarks in data engineering excellence. Your contribution is key to our shared success.We are deeply committed to advancing our Data Strategy, embarking on a transformative journey from traditional on-premise infrastructure to a cutting-edge cloud-based architecture. Our pioneering Enterprise Data Lakehouse, powered by the Microsoft Azure technology suite including Data Lake, Delta Lake, Databricks, and dbt, represents the forefront of innovation in data management
.Who Are We?Not just another building society. Not just another job.We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.What’s In It For You?Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.We have a range of other benefits available to you including;Annual discretionary bonus scheme25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 daysHoliday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave daysMatching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric carA commitment to training and developmentPrivate medical insurance for all our colleagues3 paid volunteering days per annumDiverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groupsWe care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membershipWhat Will You Be Doing?The Power BI Specialist will drive the implementation of Power BI assets within our group, providing valuable insights and ensuring best practices are followed.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Power BI and Azure cloud technologies, collaborating closely with Technical Leaders, Data Engineers, Analysts, and cross-functional teams to design and implement our cloud-native platform.You will plan and oversee BI activities, focusing on automation, controls, and data quality, while providing guidance on standards, methods, and tools. As a subject matter expert, you will lead the exploration of new data visualization approaches, develop plans to meet user needs, and pioneer innovative BI solutions. Your efforts will ensure efficient and effective BI practices, leveraging automation to drive accuracy and efficiency and translate complex concepts into actionable insights.We foster a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and learning, using Agile techniques to deliver incremental product enhancements. In our collaborative, trusting environment, you will thrive, contributing to the diversity of thought and creative solutions for our customers and colleagues.What Do We Need From You?Expert Knowledge of Power BI and strong Understanding of Data ManagementExpert in BI solutions, Data Analysis and VisualisationKnowledge of data modelling principles, including data lakes and warehousing tools Knowledge of Testing and software release management Experience in business process and requirements analysis Experience of full life-cycle software development and understanding of Agile methodologies Exceptional Stakeholder ManagementTechnology: Power BI, Azure cloud services - particularly Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage Languages: SQL, DAX and Python Certifications: Microsoft Certified: PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst AssociateCurious about technology and adaptable to new technologies.Agile-minded, optimistic, passionate, and pragmatic about delivering valuable data solutions to cust
omersWilling to mentor & support colleagues, leveraging their experience & knowledge
