Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst Opportunity

• Experience with SQL and Python within Databricks and understanding of Lakehouse architecture
• Experience working in the higher education sector is highly regarded

Your new company:

Our education sector clients are on the lookout for experienced Senior Data Analyst with deep data modelling expertise, strong enterprise reporting experience, and a collaborative mindset - someone who can design and implement scalable data models that follow best practices and support long-term reporting and analytical needs in a complex enterprise environment..

Your new role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain advanced data transformations and analytical workflows using SQL, Python, and Databricks, operating on large-scale datasets within a Lakehouse (Delta Lake / Spark) architecture
• Design and document business-aligned, system-agnostic data models using best practice modelling principles.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of internal data modelling standards across the DES team
• Design and build well-structured, efficient reports and dashboards in Power BI that are tailored to business needs and based on trusted, modelled datasets.
• Investigate complex data problems and independently prototype and implement analytical solutions within Databricks
• Conduct data profiling, validation, and quality remediation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Collaborate with engineering peers to align on technical patterns and shared codebase practices
• Contribute to capability uplift by improving analytics standards, reusable logic, and the maintainability of code.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, privacy, and security policies

What you'll need to succeed:

• Relevant qualifications in data science, analytics, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience delivering high-quality analytics using SQL and Python within Databricks
• Strong understanding of Lakehouse architecture, particularly working with large-scale structured datasets
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust data models and curated datasets to support reporting and analysis
• Experience working with semantic modelling tools (e.g. Lucidchart or equivalent) to visualise data models
• Extensive hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining Power BI dashboards aligned with best practices
• Experience applying data quality checks, profiling, and validation techniques
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance standards within enterprise environments
• Ability to work autonomously, contribute to shared technical assets, and engage in peer development activities
• Experience applying modelling thinking in Agile environments, including participation in backlog grooming and user story refinement
• Clear communication skills and confidence - able to engage and influence without overcomplicating
• Friendly, team-oriented attitude with strong collaboration habits
• Experience working in the higher education sector is highly regarded and will be considered favourably

What you'll get in return:

• Enjoy the diverse and inclusive workplace
• Work with a team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence
• Hybrid work culture

What you need to do now:

If you're an experienced Data Analyst ready to take on a rewarding contract role in the education sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Kanika Behl at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.