Your new role

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, transformations, and analytical workflows using SQL, Python, and Databricks within a Lakehouse (Delta Lake/Spark) architecture.
• Develop and optimise data models and operational reports in Ellucian Insights, aligned to Banner data structures and best‑practice reporting standards.
• Investigate complex data issues and independently prototype, test, and implement reporting and analytical solutions.
• Perform data profiling, validation, and remediation to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Support UAT and release activities, including defect triage and resolution.
• Collaborate closely with Capability Squads (Functional BAs, Product Owners, SMEs) to clarify requirements, understand workflows, and co‑design scalable data solutions.
• Facilitate technical walkthroughs and working sessions to validate data definitions and iterate on designs.
• Produce and maintain high‑quality documentation including Confluence/Jira artefacts, ERDs, data lineage diagrams, and runbooks.
• Contribute to shared codebases using version control (Git) and peer review practices.

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualification in Data, Analytics, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong SQL expertise, including complex query development and performance optimisation.
• Proven experience building and maintaining data models, curated datasets, and analytical workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake / Spark).
• Experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards aligned to best‑practice design standards.
• Solid understanding of data quality and data governance, including PII and sensitive data handling.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable performing BA‑style activities when required (requirements clarification, workflow analysis).
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team standards and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years experience in data, analytics, or reporting roles.
• Experience working on large‑scale transformation programs.
• Higher Education sector experience, particularly with Ellucian Banner / Insights.

What you need to do now

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