Data Analyst

Role: Data Analyst

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester (Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week in office)

Salary: Up to £40,000

Are you a data professional with strong SQL and Power BI skills looking to take the next step into modern analytics and Microsoft Fabric?

We are partnering with an established, innovation-focused software business to find a Data Analyst to join their collaborative R&D team. You will report directly to the IT Infrastructure Manager and work alongside experienced software engineers and testers in an environment that actively embraces modern, AI-assisted development tools.

Previous Microsoft Fabric experience is not a must, if you bring solid foundations in SQL and Power BI, the team will provide a dedicated, comprehensive training across Fabric, Azure, and modern cloud data practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain & Enhance Power BI Reports: Support and optimize existing production dashboards, semantic models, and reporting logic.
• Build New Solutions: Translate business and user requirements into clean, user-friendly reports and visualizations.
• Data Investigation & Querying: Utilize SQL Server to query databases, resolve discrepancies, and ensure reporting reliability.
• Modern Data Platform Growth: Get hands-on exposure to Microsoft Fabric workspaces, semantic models, and data pipelines alongside existing SSRS infrastructure.
• Leverage AI Tools: Pragmatically use AI-assisted tools to streamline SQL/DAX writing, documentation, and troubleshooting.

What We're Looking For

• Core Technical Stack: Hands-on experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries (SQL Server) and developing/maintaining Power BI reports with DAX.
• Experience Level: Practical experience in data analysis, reporting, or BI.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive, detail-oriented approach to investigating data anomalies and validating business logic.
• Bonus Points: Any exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL/cloud services, or SSRS.

Why Apply?

• Structured Growth: Dedicated 1-on-1 mentorship during your first few months.
• Modern Tech Stack: Immediate pathway to build production-level Microsoft Fabric and cloud analytics experience.
• Forward-Thinking Culture: A supportive team that actually encourages you to use modern AI workflows to make your work more efficient.