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Graduate BI Developer
City: Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours Full Time, 35 hours per week
Term: Permanent

Are you passionate about data, analytics, and problem-solving? Do you want to develop your skills in Business Intelligence (BI) development whilst working for an organisation with a real social purpose and impact? If so, we're looking for a Graduate Business Intelligence Developer to join our Group Planning & Performance team.

As a Graduate BI Developer, you'll support the design, development, and maintenance of Business Intelligence solutions, transforming raw data into meaningful insights relating to our homes, tenants and operational performance. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you'll develop data models, pipelines, reports, and dashboards within our Azure data platform using Power BI.

Responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Assisting in gathering requirements, developing data models, and creating reports and dashboards.
• Participating in development sprints, user acceptance testing (UAT), and stakeholder communication.
• Ensuring compliance with coding standards, version control, and data governance policies.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and BI best practices.
• Seeking mentorship and continuous learning opportunities to enhance technical and professional skills.

What We're Looking For?

We're searching for a curious, analytical, and self-motivated individual with:

• A BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Foundational SQL knowledge and familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Java, or C).
• A basic understanding of database concepts, ETL/ELT, and data modelling.
• Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and an interest in data storytelling.
• Awareness of cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and data protection regulations (including UK GDPR).

An understanding of our operations, how data might inform our decision making and a genuine interest in working for Midland Heart, evidenced in their cover letter. 

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Closing Date: 23 March 2025

Please be advised that we reserve the right to close applications prior to the stated closing date, depending on the volume of application that we receive. 

Interested?
Applying is easy - simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal. There you can upload a CV and Covering Letter, which show us that you have what it takes to make a success of the role.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

No agencies please.