Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. As a Power BI Developer, you will work closely with stakeholders to transform reporting requirements into meaningful insights that support business decision-making. You'll take ownership of Power BI solutions from requirements gathering through to development, deployment and ongoing enhancement, ensuring dashboards are accurate, intuitive and deliver real value. This role combines data modelling, transformation and visualisation, requiring someone who can work confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll play an important role in helping organisations make better use of their data by creating scalable, enterprise-grade reporting solutions that are reliable, secure and user-friendly. As a Power BI Developer, you will: Advise on dashboard design, KPI development and data visualisation best practice Connect Power BI to a variety of data sources and transform data using Power Query Design, develop and maintain analytical data models, including star and snowflake schemas Create visually engaging, user-friendly and enterprise-grade dashboards in Power BI Manage Power BI workspaces, datasets, permissions and security controls Support data governance standards, ensuring reporting solutions are accurate, consistent and compliant with organisational requirements Monitor and resolve production issues, including dataset refresh failures, performance concerns and report defects Proven experience developing and supporting Power BI dashboards within a production environment Strong experience using Power Query for data transformation, cleansing and preparation Solid understanding of data modelling concepts, including star and snowflake schemas Experience managing datasets, workspaces, security and access controls within Power BI Service Strong understanding of data visualisation best practice and dashboard usability principles Understanding of data governance, data quality and reporting standards Experience working with multiple data sources and data integration processes Exposure to data engineering concepts, ETL processes or cloud-based data platforms At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments. #
BI Data Developer in Glasgow employer: Sword Group
Sword Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of Glasgow. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer extensive training opportunities and encourage professional development, particularly for those passionate about network engineering and security. Our commitment to delivering impactful projects in critical sectors ensures that our team members are engaged in meaningful work while enjoying a collaborative and supportive environment.
