Data Solutions Analyst

Senior Data Platform Analyst £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits Hybrid – Solihull The Company A leading UK organisation is seeking a Data Solution Analyst to join their data function. This role blends hands-on technical capability with consultancy/vendor management, ensuring external partners deliver high-quality data solutions that align with business requirements. The Role Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and external consultancies, translating requirements into clear technical specifications. Manage and quality-check offshore/third-party delivery, making sure outputs are accurate, scalable, and add real value. Be hands-on when needed, using SQL, PySpark, and Azure Data Factory to develop, test, and refine data pipelines. Oversee reporting outputs in Power BI – ensuring data models are robust and dashboards meet business needs. Support the modernisation of the data platform and help embed best practise across reporting and analytics. What We\’re Looking For Strong SQL skills, confident working with complex datasets. Knowledge of PySpark and Azure Data Factory (ADF). Experience with Power BI – data modelling, validation, and optimisation. Background managing or collaborating with consultancies/offshore delivery teams. Ability to create clear technical requirements and hold others to account on delivery. Strong communicator, able to balance hands-on technical work with influencing skills