Lead Data Analyst
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 3544 (69% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Coforge is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Job Title :Lead Data Analyst (Fabric / ETL / Lakehouse)
Location: London
Experience: 8–12 Years
Key Skills :Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, ETL, and Lakehouse architectures
We at Coforge are looking for Lead Data Analyst with strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, ETL, and Lakehouse architectures to drive data-driven decision-making across the One Data Platform. The ideal candidate will translate complex business requirements into actionable insights, scalable reporting solutions, and self-service analytics capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end analytics delivery across Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers.
- Design and develop Power BI / Microsoft Fabric dashboards, reports, and semantic models.
- Define business KPIs, metrics frameworks, and data models aligned to business objectives.
- Perform advanced data analysis, trend identification, and insight generation.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure data quality, availability, and optimized data models.
- Build and maintain curated data marts and business consumption layers.
- Enable self-service analytics through workspace management, governance, and access controls.
- Drive executive-level reporting and data storytelling for key stakeholders.
- Support migration from legacy BI/reporting platforms to Microsoft Fabric and modern data architectures.
- Mentor junior analysts and promote analytics and visualization best practices.
Mandatory Skills
- Microsoft Fabric (Semantic Models, Dataflows Gen2)
- Power BI Dashboard Development
- Strong SQL and Data Analysis skills
- Python or R (preferred)
- Data Modeling (Star Schema, Dimensional Modeling)
- DAX and Power BI Performance Optimization
- ETL Concepts and Data Pipeline Dependencies
- Lakehouse and Data Warehouse Architectures
Good to Have
- AI/ML-driven Analytics (AutoML, Predictive Analytics)
- Data Governance and Metadata Management
- Real-Time Dashboards and Streaming Analytics
- Data Quality Frameworks (e.g., DataFlux)
- Domain experience in HR, Finance, or Supply Chain Analytics
Experience Required
- 8–12 years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Reporting.
- Minimum 2–3 years in a Lead Data Analyst or Senior Analyst role.
- Proven experience in large-scale analytics, transformation, or migration programmes.
- Experience working with enterprise-scale data platforms and reporting ecosystems.
Key Competencies
- Strong hands-on dashboarding and analytics experience.
- Ability to translate business requirements into data models and actionable insights.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Strong understanding of data pipelines and upstream/downstream dependencies.
- Experience driving business outcomes through data-led decision-making.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
- Deep understanding of Lakehouse architecture and modern data platforms.
- Strong SQL, DAX, and data modeling capabilities.
- Experience delivering executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and self-service analytics solutions.
- Exposure to enterprise data transformation and migration initiatives.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.