Job Title: MI Data Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Job Type: Full-time, up to a 6 month contract
Salary: £35,000 – 38,000 per year pro rata (dependent on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Day shift)
Job description
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a full-time, experienced individual to join our MI team based in Newcastle. The position of Data Engineer presents an exceptional opportunity for professionals seeking to advance their career or seasoned analysts seeking greater autonomy and challenges in their daily work. As part of a well-established local firm, you’ll not only contribute to our journey but also play a key role in shaping the direction of our department. Collaborating within a dynamic team environment, we seek a forward-thinking individual unafraid to question data discrepancies and push the boundaries of analysis.
Job Summary
Join our MI team in a temporary role pivotal to our insurance and warranty company. This position is the backbone of our business, facilitating regular reporting to both our internal management team and external stakeholders. Collaborating closely with colleagues across the MI team and throughout the organisation, you’ll be instrumental in delivering a broad spectrum of data management and Control.
We’re seeking an individual with a logical mindset and a meticulous attention to detail. The successful applicant will engage in a diverse array of data engineering and analytical tasks, gaining invaluable experience in the end-to-end ingestion to reporting process. If you possess a sharp mind and demonstrate a propensity for rapid learning, this role offers abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
Responsibilities and duties
· Demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of data analysis and reporting.
· Engineer and Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reports with accuracy and timeliness.
· Develop and optimise end-to-end reporting processes, from data extraction to visualisation.
· Proactively understand and interpret end-user specifications to tailor reports effectively.
· Enhance and maintain the existing reporting suite, ensuring its relevance and efficiency.
· Collaborate with various stakeholders across the business to address and support evolving business needs.
· Utilise automation tools such as Power Query to streamline and enhance current reporting tools.
· Provide support in the administration of systems, including price amendment and template maintenance, to ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential Requirements:
· Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Azure, Power Automate, Python and Power Query
· Ability to understand, manipulate, accurately analyse, and communicate insights from data
· Self-motivated with keen attention to detail and ability to manage workloads to meet deadlines.
· Experience of innovative software and modelling approaches applied to large datasets
· Proficiency in Advanced Excel
· Ability to write and understand Python code
· Strong documentation skills (e.g., writing detailed instructions)
Experience:
· Familiarity with SQL, Data Factory and Python (desirable but not essential)
· Minimum 1–2 years of experience in generating large reports with complex
· Minimum 1–2 years of experience with Power BI and Power Query
· Minimum 2 years of experience in a data analyst role
· Minimum 1–2 years of experience in the insurance or financial industry
· Previous experience in an Engineering or management information position
· Excellent understanding of Excel and experience working with Power BI and Data Factory
· Experience with Agile project/initiative approaches (desirable but not essential)
· Strong communication and analytical skills
· Development and enhancement of dashboards for management insights
· Strong problem-solving abilities
· Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
Skills:
· Integrate data from different sources to create a seamless data flow and ensure accuracy
· Confidence in providing operational management information
· Quick learner with the ability to apply knowledge to new challenges
· Enthusiastic and motivated to drive both personal and business growth
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
· Additional leave
· Company pension
· Employee discount
· Free parking
· On-site parking
· Referral programme
· Sick pay
Schedule:
· Day shift
· Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FTMI052025
Expected start date: 15/06/202

Please refer the Job description for details