Senior Business Intelligence Analyst / Developer

Company: MCS Group
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

Senior BI Analyst / Developer

Location: County DownSalary: Competitive + Benefits

A well-established and growing organisation with operations across construction, manufacturing, marine, and specialist engineering is seeking a Senior BI Analyst / Developer to join its Group Business Systems team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced BI professional to play a key role in a major data transformation programme, helping modernise the organisation’s reporting, analytics, and business process capabilities across multiple business units.

You’ll work across the full data lifecycle – partnering with stakeholders, building scalable data models, developing modern reporting solutions, and driving process digitisation using the Microsoft Power Platform.

The business is currently evolving from a legacy SQL Server/SSAS environment to a modern Microsoft Fabric-based platform, offering excellent exposure to cutting‑edge Microsoft data technologies.

Delivering Insight & Analytics

  • Work closely with stakeholders across multiple departments to understand reporting and operational challenges
  • Design and develop high‑quality Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions
  • Build scalable and reusable semantic data models using best practice methodologies
  • Develop structured datasets that provide consistent and reliable business insights

Modern Data Platform Development

  • Support the transition toward Microsoft Fabric, including Direct Lake datasets, OneLake, and dataflows
  • Help design and maintain scalable and governed data architecture
  • Develop and optimise ETL/data transformation pipelines
  • Promote best practices around performance, usability, and data modelling

Power Platform & Process Automation

  • Design and develop Power Apps (Canvas Apps) to digitise manual and spreadsheet‑driven processes
  • Build solutions that allow users to capture, update, and action data in real time
  • Develop Power Automate workflows to streamline approvals and operational processes
  • Work directly with business users to improve adoption and usability
  • Reduce reliance on spreadsheets while improving process efficiency and data integrity

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

  • Partner with teams across finance, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and project delivery
  • Contribute to governance, security, and development standards
  • Support structured development practices using Azure DevOps and Git
  • Mentor and support other team members where appropriate
  • Identify opportunities for ongoing improvement across reporting, systems, and processes

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

  • 3‑5+ years’ experience in a BI, Data Analytics, or similar role
  • Strong Power BI expertise including DAX, semantic modelling, and dashboard development
  • Proven experience developing Power Apps (Canvas Apps) and Power Automate solutions
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases
  • Experience delivering end‑to‑end data and reporting solutions
  • Ability to engage effectively with business stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Structured and detail‑oriented approach

Desirable Experience

  • Exposure to Microsoft Fabric or modern cloud data platforms
  • Experience with tools such as Data Factory, Synapse, or similar
  • Exposure to Python or other scripting/data processing tools
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD practices
  • Experience working with ERP data, ideally Dynamics 365 F&O
  • Understanding of data governance and scalable architecture principles
  • Experience working across complex or multi‑business environments

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to help shape a modern enterprise data platform
  • Exposure to Microsoft Fabric and modern Microsoft technologies
  • Work on high‑impact transformation and automation projects
  • Broad stakeholder exposure across multiple business areas
  • Supportive and collaborative environment with strong progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

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Posted: July 12th, 2026