Overview

Senior Data Platform Analyst £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Hybrid - Solihull. A leading UK organisation is seeking a Data Solution Analyst to join their data function. This role blends hands-on technical capability with consultancy/vendor management, ensuring external partners deliver high-quality data solutions that align with business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and external consultancies, translating requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Manage and quality-check offshore/third-party delivery, making sure outputs are accurate, scalable, and add real value.
• Be hands-on when needed, using SQL, PySpark, and Azure Data Factory to develop, test, and refine data pipelines.
• Oversee reporting outputs in Power BI - ensuring data models are robust and dashboards meet business needs.
• Support the modernisation of the data platform and help embed best practise across reporting and analytics.

What We're Looking For

• Strong SQL skills, confident working with complex datasets.
• Knowledge of PySpark and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Experience with Power BI - data modelling, validation, and optimisation.
• Background managing or collaborating with consultancies/offshore delivery teams.
• Ability to create clear technical requirements and hold others to account on delivery.
• Strong communicator, able to balance hands-on technical work with influencing skills.