Job Scope:The successful candidate will join an existing IT Team who provide systems development, testing and support for our retail stores nationwide as well as our head office and warehouse operation.We are looking for a strong individual and team player with proven data analysis and development skills, confident in using the Microsoft Azure stack and to take charge and own this business critical role and stand over the various data sources and data flows in place and required, as we continuously develop and improve our IT systems and operational processes.Key Tasks for this role:Research, interpret, and analyse diverse and complex data from various datasources including legacy SAP ECC ERP, SAP BO/BW and future focused Azure SQL, on-prem MS SQL and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.Implement and document analytic activities to support decision-making across various departments, systems and business channels.Design, manage and deliver curated queries, datasets and datasources for secure access by self-service reporting tools Microsoft Power BI and/or Jet Reports.Implement system and process improvement initiatives and automation for sustainability and efficiency where appropriateUtilize the Azure stack to support and develop existing, and create new, data solutions to provide data and distribute the data to internal and external parties and integrating with other systems.To monitor and support the Azure environment, including Azure SQL database administration, optimisation and monitoring, as well as Azure SQL and pipeline success/failure alerts.Lead data quality review and improvement initiatives supporting necessary system and/or business process changes to progressively address data quality challenges.Support legacy data gathering and reporting systems, and assist in their modernisation and/or retirement and removal from the business.Work with the BC Data & Reporting Development Analyst and the Buying Process and Reporting Development Analyst to migrate and dismantle the SAP BO/BW reporting environment. The successful candidate will have the following:A relevant qualification and extensive experience in Data Analysis and/or Data EngineeringData manipulation and data transformation/ETL skills and proficiency in at least MS SQLExperience in deploying and maintaining Azure based analytical solutions following best practice for cloud deploymentsMicrosoft Azure stack, including Azure SQL, Azure DataFactory and Pipelines, Azure File and Blob storage, Azure tokens and security best practicesProficient in research, interpreting, and analysing diverse and complex data.Experience is assessing and establishing a Data Quality action planProfessional work ethic - consistent, respectful and positive.Ability to work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment while also being a strong individual contributor and able to work independently.Able to adapt communication, from low level details to high level overview, appropriate for the user and/or audience.Detail oriented, able to work and understand the lowest level transactions and transactional data.Analytical skills able to think critically, follow and develop business processes, flowchart mapping and documentation.Excellent time management and time awareness.Ability to organize and prioritise a variety of tasks and projects.Ability to establish and follow routines and meet time deadlines, able to multitask / fit unstructured work/support around structured work, learning objectives and new projects/development objectives.Fluent English with effective and professional written and verbal communication skillsAbility and willingness to learn and consistently apply and share knowledge, skills and experience. Desirable Experience:· Experience in Data Warehousing, building aggregated data/cubes, Data Modelling and Reporting· Microsoft Power BI and/or Jet Reports and advanced MS Excel reporting· Microsoft Power Automate and workflow automation· Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and LS Retail / LS POS.· Microsoft Access· Understanding of system hardening, and threat and vulnerability management· Data migration project experience· Query optimization· Proven track record in delivering technology driven solutions through full project life cycle. *We regret we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so only candidates based in Ireland with an EU passport or valid visa should apply.