Senior BI Engineer in Reading

We have an exciting opportunity for a data visualisation expert to join our growing Data & AI practice. The successful applicant will work alongside our architects and consultants to deliver high quality data solutions to help our customers become more successful in delivering the insight to maximise and scale automated decisioning.

Responsibilities

• Create business intelligence and data reporting solutions to enable impactful business action.
• Understand customer requirements and work collaboratively with architects and consultants to design technical solutions that deliver the expected outcomes.
• Develop visualisations that are commercially viable and technically excellent to guide consumers through a compelling data-driven story.
• Diagnose and fix issues in complex technical environments, provide technical support and guidance through prototyping, testing, build, and launch of Power BI applications.
• Contribute to enabling higher quality data to be created & managed in customer organisations and standardise on the definition of business-critical data.
• Take technical responsibility across front-end development. Inform the integration and storage layer architecture to ensure data is available as required in the consumption layer.
• Contribute to estimating activities, driving towards approaches that balance quality and velocity of delivery.
• Contribute to using AI techniques around Machine Learning to support decision making processes with predictive and prescriptive outcomes.
• Deliver comprehensive technical documentation that supports the deployment and administration of the solutions we build.
• Continually refine our development standards and best practices, promoting their reuse and ensuring they are adopted.
• Support and mentor other data visualisation experts within the team and our clients.

About you

• Up to date knowledge and extensive experience developing PowerBI applications.
• Data Modelling.
• Developing calculations in DAX which are accurate and performant on large datasets.
• Designing effective layouts using Data Visualisations best practises.
• Undertaking data analyses to support decision making.
• Develop production-ready Reports, Dashboards and deploy to corporate platform.
• Develop user manual & training documentation.
• Work in DevOps environment for solution delivery.

Skills

• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong SQL skills.
• In depth understanding of data warehousing concepts.
• Experience developing, deploying and trouble-shooting data applications in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience of eliciting and creatively meeting customer requirements through powerful stories told through engaging visuals.
• Understanding the full suite of Power BI products, including Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience of working with agile methods and lean principles.
• Confident communicator internally and externally, up and down the stakeholder list including the ability to advise, train and support.

Knowledge that would be advantageous

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience of development using Python and/or R.
• Experience in Tableau/Qlik/SBO/Cognos/Microstrategy.
• Experience of working with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB or Mongo DB.
• Experience of working automation testing tool such as Selenium.
• Knowledge of SSAS (Tabular and Multi-dimensional), Flow and Power Apps.

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos.
• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success.
• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to excellence and quality.

Who are FSP?

FSP is a leading consultancy specialising in Digital, Security and AI solutions. Our success is enabled by our unwavering commitment to excellence, our people centric culture alongside best-in-class operations, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes for our clients. As a long standing and highly accredited Microsoft Partner, with extensive solution designations, we partner with clients across a range of commercial sectors, enabling digital transformation, innovation and robust cyber security. We navigate the complexities of data sensitivity, confidentiality, governance and compliance. We blend strategic insight, depth of technical expertise, delivery and operational excellence to meet the specific requirements outlined. We take a collaborative, one team approach with our clients to drive sustainable change, providing outstanding client experience and delivering exceptional results that are aligned with business priorities. Our commitment to security and quality is reinforced by our ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications (UKAS), as well as our CREST approved penetration testing and SOC capabilities. Additionally, we are an IASME Cyber Essentials Certification Body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Why work for FSP?

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career.
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of.
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience.
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results.
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring.
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP. We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.