Data Development & Support Analyst

The salary for this role is £40,000 to £45,000

Are you a seasoned data analyst ready to take on a new challenge within an Azure environment?

Do you possess in-depth expertise in querying databases using SQL?

Can you shift priorities with ease to align with business needs?

Would like the opportunity to shape the evolution of data development and support?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At Livestock Information (LI) Ltd, our mission is to be an outstanding service provider of livestock data, empowering government, industry, and farmers to effectively manage disease and infection control, whilst enhancing productivity and innovation in agriculture. To achieve this, we need great people, who share in our values.

As a Data Development & Support Analyst at LI, you will sit in the Business as Usual (BAU) team that develops and supports Azure Synapse and Databricks in the cloud to facilitate Power BI reporting.

In this role, you'll explore creative strategies to continually enhance the data ingestion process, focusing on improving robustness, boosting performance, and ensuring comprehensive monitoring.

You will also play a crucial role in upholding essential security protocols and adhering to Data Governance policies, utilising the cutting-edge tools available within the Azure Stack and Databricks’ data intelligence platform.

Collaboration is vital in this position, as you'll engage with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of critical agricultural market insights and support impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and maintaining efficient and effective data collection and reporting processes   
• Carrying out vigorous testing and quality assurance to ensure any improvements to existing systems or new systems produce accurate information to a high quality  
• Using Azure DevOps Pipelines to build, test and deploy code to different environments.  
• Managing ad hoc data requests to support stakeholder needs
• Actively investigating ways of utilising the Azure stack and Databricks platforms to present data in clear, concise, and innovative ways and using this knowledge to benefit both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Working closely with Business Analysts and Data Engineers to develop innovative data solutions.
• Using the Service Now ITSM tool to manage tickets, service requests, incidents and problems to a timely conclusion.
• Complying with Data Protection Act and security and confidentiality rules.  
• Keeping abreast of appropriate industry and technological developments and applying to LI’s technical capability. 

Requirements

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Considerable experience of querying databases using SQL  
• Good knowledge of Databricks and Python  
• Experience of Data Ingestion processes and data warehousing  
• Good working knowledge of the Azure Cloud Platform  
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing business requirements.
• Experience of working in Agile environments and SCRUM teams  
• Familiar with Azure DevOps to define tasks and workloads.

Qualifications

You will hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, or relevant fields.

Benefits

As an LI employee, you will be entitled to our company benefits which include:

• A fully remote and flexible working set up
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• 4 x annual salary Life Assurance
• Market leading pension scheme through Legal & General
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Excellent learning, training, and career development opportunities
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued

Application and Interview Process

To apply for this role, you will need to submit a CV and answer some pre-screening questions.

The interview and assessment process for this role will involve a telephone interview with our Talent Team, followed by a first stage and a final stage interview. Interviews will be conducted either remotely via MS Teams or face to face.

If we need to make a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing talent@livestockinformation.org.uk before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Values

We approach our work with TACT; we are Transparent, Accountable, Committed and we work as a Team.

We are transparent together, embracing honesty and building trust. We are accountable to the industry and strive for the best possible solutions for the communities we serve. We drive change with passion, commitment and enthusiasm to deliver a great service to the livestock industry. We work kindly and cohesively which allows us to support each other in our personal and strategic goals.

Diversity statement

At Livestock Information, we value diversity and believe that every individual brings different strengths. We understand that not everyone may possess every single skill outlined in this job description, but if you believe you have a solid skill set that enables you to excel in this position then we really encourage you to apply.

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in a fair and open manner or if you are dis-satisfied with any of your interactions during the recruitment process and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact our Talent team via email: talent@livestockinformation.org.uk

Disclaimer 

Livestock Information Ltd. cannot sponsor work visas at this time.

Livestock Information Ltd. Does not discriminate based on race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

 Livestock Information Ltd. Does not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited CV’s not originating directly from a candidate and sent to Livestock Information Ltd or any Livestock Information Ltd employees, including unsolicited CVs sent to a Livestock Information Ltd mailing address or email address, are rejected. Livestock Information Ltd will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited CV. Livestock Information Ltd considers any candidate for whom the recruiter has submitted an unsolicited CV referred by the company free of any fees.