Business Intelligence Data Engineer (Interim/Short-term)

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Due to continued growth, we are hiring a Business Intelligence Data Engineer to join our client in the public sector for 2-3 months. You will be responsible for designing, building, supporting, and enhancing business intelligence solutions using Power BI and associated Microsoft data technologies. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, business analysis capability, and stakeholder management skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with business users, data stakeholders, ICT teams, and external partners to develop reporting solutions, improve data accessibility, support regulatory reporting requirements, and promote data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Intelligence Development

• Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and management information solutions.

• Translate business requirements into scalable and effective reporting solutions.

• Develop interactive visualisations and meaningful performance reporting.

• Implement data models that support efficient reporting and analytics.

• Optimise report performance and user experience.

Data Engineering and ETL

• Design and implement data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.

• Develop and maintain data pipelines using modern data integration tools and methodologies.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, integrity, and governance controls.

• Support integration of multiple internal and external data sources.

• Assist with data architecture and information management initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with business users and stakeholders to gather requirements and define reporting needs.

• Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions.

• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.

• Support regulatory and operational reporting requirements.

Data Sharing and Collaboration

• Collaborate with strategic partners to support data sharing initiatives.

• Contribute to open data and information-sharing programmes.

• Support the development of data exchange processes and standards.

Reporting and Analytics

• Deliver actionable insights through data analysis and visualisation.

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through reporting solutions.

• Support business decision-making through high-quality analytics outputs.

• Create user-friendly dashboards that drive operational and strategic outcomes.

Support and Maintenance

• Support existing Power BI dashboards, reports, and exports.

• Troubleshoot and resolve reporting and data-related issues.

• Maintain documentation for developed solutions.

• Participate in testing, quality assurance, deployment, and release activities.

Documentation and Governance

• Document requirements, technical designs, configurations, and implemented solutions.

• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and reporting standards.

• Promote best practices in BI development, data engineering, and reporting.

Requirements:

·       Demonstrated experience in Business Intelligence or Data Engineering roles

·       Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

·       Relevant Microsoft certifications in Power BI, Data Engineering, or Data Analytics

·       Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python, Java)

·       Knowledge of ETL processes and tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse)

·       Experience with data modelling and dimensional modelling techniques

·       Experience gathering and documenting business requirements

Opportunity type: Interim/Short-term (2-3 month contract), Hybrid in Dublin 1

Start date: ~June/July 2026