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Salary: £55k - £65k

Job Profile

Our client is seeking an Applications & Reporting Lead to drive data-driven decision-making by leading the development, enhancement, and delivery of MI, BI, and reporting solutions. This role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise, working closely with Business Analysts, Data Engineers, and stakeholders to optimise data architecture and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the Applications & Reporting team to design and deliver effective data solutions.
Implement innovative tools to enhance data accuracy, accessibility, and usability.
Develop scalable, secure data pipelines in collaboration with Data Architects & Engineers.
Maintain and enhance reporting frameworks using SQL Server and Tableau.
Present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of developers and analysts.
Drive process automation and standardisation for efficiency improvements.
Ensure compliance with data governance and security best practices.

Skills & Experience

5+ years of leadership experience in MI, BI, or data management.
Strong expertise in Tableau, Microsoft Fabric, and SQL Server.
Experience transitioning to Agile DevOps/DataOps frameworks.
Knowledge of BI tools like Power BI, ThoughtSpot, Pyramid, or Qlik.
Proficiency in development tools such as C#, Python, VisualBasic.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Tableau certifications (preferred but not required).ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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