Senior Analytics Engineer

• Location: Remote (UK), occasional travel to London
• Contract: 6 months, potential extension
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Start Date: Early January 2027
• Interview Process: 1–2 stages via Teams

The Opportunity

Mirai Talent is partnering with a large, global organisation seeking an experienced Senior Analytics Engineer to join its centralised data function.

Working closely with an experienced data leader, you'll play a key role in improving the performance, reliability and scalability of the organisation's analytics environment, supporting multiple business functions and international stakeholders.

This is a fast-paced environment with some initial firefighting required. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership and deliver value quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise analytical data models, including dimensional and semantic modelling.
• Develop and optimise complex SQL queries, improving performance and efficiency.
• Work across Azure, Databricks and Power BI to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Troubleshoot platform performance issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish best practices around data modelling, governance and analytical standards.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Architecture and senior business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, reusable analytical solutions.
• Expert-level SQL, including query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Strong dimensional data modelling experience, including star schemas and semantic models.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, Databricks and Power BI.
• Experience working within large, global organisations and centralised data teams.
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders across departments and geographical locations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to delivery.
• Python and analytical automation.
• Power BI performance and capacity optimisation.
• Experience within banking, insurance, mining, construction, energy, manufacturing or similarly complex industries.

Why Apply?

An opportunity to make an immediate impact within a global organisation, working alongside a brilliant data leader.

Predominantly remote, with occasional London office attendance and the potential for contract extension.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Mirai Talent, we believe diverse perspectives make stronger teams and better technology. We're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

We particularly welcome applications from women and other underrepresented groups within data and technology. If you meet most, but not all, of the requirements, we'd still encourage you to get in touch.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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