Data Analyst

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Join Our Team: Data Analyst Position at Linaker

Linaker is excited to announce an opportunity for a talented Data Analyst to join our team as we embark on a transformative digital journey. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This individual will be passionate about data and analytics and committed to driving business success through data driven decisions and digital innovation. This job offers hybrid / remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that will inform strategic decisions.

  • Extract data from multiple sources such as APIs, CSVs, SQL, Databases.

  • Transformation & modelling of raw data into a useable format for analysis.

  • Design and create interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel to communicate findings to stakeholders of all levels.

  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity by implementing robust data management practices.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support digital transformation initiatives and enhance data-driven decision-making.

  • Contribute to the support and continual development of the data landscape to ensure its optimal performance and availability.

    Required skills & qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects alongside ad hoc tasks.

  • A bachelor's degree or similar qualification in a computer or data science discipline.

  • Proven experience in data analysis or a related field with a strong proficiency in data analytics tools and software. (minimum of 3 years' experience)

  • Proficiency in SQL for database querying and manipulation.

  • Experience with APIs for data integration and retrieval.

  • Advanced skills in Power BI for creating interactive reports and dashboards.

  • Expert Excel skills, including complex formulas & data visualization.

  • Knowledge of Data Warehouse/Data Lake architectures and technologies.

  • Strong working knowledge of a language for data analysis and scripting, such as Python, Pyspark, R, Java, or Scala.

  • Experience with any of the following would be desirable but not essential; Microsoft’s Fabric data platform, Experience with ADF such as managing pipelines,

  • API development, API webhooks, automation. Previous experience working with facilities management datasets.

    Benefits

  • A competitive salary of up to £45,000 with annual pay reviews.

  • 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.

  • Opportunity to earn overtime.

  • Training contracts offered to support future development.

  • Employee assistant programme.

  • Full training by a supportive friendly team.

  • Pension scheme.

  • Annual events and competitions.

    If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to Linaker's digital future, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

    Apply Now and be a part of our digital transformation success story

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