Business Intelligence Developer - LiveWest
Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? Do you thrive on solving complex data challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence Developer to join our Business Intelligence Team and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making at LiveWest.
Working closely with our Information Platform Development Team and stakeholders across the business, you will help shape and enhance the Information Management Platform (IMP) - an integrated solution consisting of a comprehensive data warehouse and Power BI reporting ecosystem to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop Power BI reports, dashboards and datasets that drive actionable insights using DAX and SQL to support analytical needs.
- Transform business requirements into technical specifications, applying STAR schema and Kimball dimensional modelling to optimise data structures for performance and usability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to decentralise data access and empower decision-makers.
- Optimise performance of data models and reports through proper design and query tuning.
- Support the extension and maintenance of our Data Warehouse to enable reporting requirements to be delivered.
- Develop and manage a backlog of user stories, delivering high-quality solutions within agreed timelines.
- Stay current with emerging BI technologies and recommend continuous improvements to existing solutions.
Why Join LiveWest?
At LiveWest we offer a supportive environment where your skills will be nurtured, and your career can flourish. You will have access to a wide range of development opportunities and the chance to make a tangible difference in people’s lives through data.
If you are ready to apply your expertise to create real change through data-driven insights, we would love to hear from you.
This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working is available for this role working 2 - 3 days per week in the Exeter office, dependent on business need.
For further information about this role, please view our candidate information pack.
BI Developer - Role Requirements
Skills
To be successful in your application for the role of Business Intelligence Developer, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:
- Experience in developing useful data visualisations in Power BI.
- The demonstrable ability to develop and maintain code in SQL and DAX using SSMS, Visual Studio and Power BI.
- Experience with building, maintaining and optimising Tabular Models.
- Experience with T-SQL development (with an emphasis on Data Warehousing) using recent versions of SQL Server or Azure SQL database.
- Experience with reporting mechanisms such as queries, shared datasets, data sources, data cubes and data models.
- Experience with a Data Warehouse development lifecycle and an understanding of development, test and/or production environments.
- Experience with concepts such as dimensional modelling and data transformation.
- To be educated to degree level, or possess equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
Other organisations may call this role Power BI Developer, Business Intelligence Data Developer, Senior BI Developer, BI Data Developer, or Developer.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring sponsorship.
Our Reward And Benefits
- Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
- Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
- Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
- Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
- Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
- Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.
About Us
At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.
Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.
As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.
Inclusion At LiveWest
At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.
Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.
You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.
