Data Analyst

MI & Data Integration Analyst (Azure / Databricks) Hybrid – Central London | £43,000 pro rata | ⏳ up to 6-month FTC (potential to extend) We’re looking for a technically strong and commercially aware MI & Data Integration Analyst to join a leading UK retail and technology business on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on data analysis, reporting, and Azure integration work — helping build robust data foundations and self-serve reporting capability for an evolving business area. The Opportunity You’ll be supporting a small, forward-thinking team to improve how they use data — helping them access accurate and timely MI, streamline processes, and migrate to a new Azure-based data environment.

You’ll take ownership of reporting improvements, work closely with third-party partners on offshoring data processes, and support the move of key datasets into the Unity Catalog environment. Key Responsibilities Produce and enhance accurate, timely, and insightful MI reports to support business decision-making. Develop and maintain data tables and integrations within Azure Databricks and the Unity Catalog to enable self-serve data access.

Define and deliver process maps for transferring data ingestion from internal teams to offshore partners. Provide hands-on SQL expertise to design, optimise, and validate queries. Support and guide third-party teams (Infosys) to ensure tasks meet agreed standards and timelines.

Document and communicate MI processes to support troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Ensure all activity aligns with data governance and confidentiality standards. Skills & Experience Strong working knowledge of Azure and related integration tools.

SQL proficiency , ideally with experience in Databricks . Proven experience in management information (MI) and reporting — ideally using Power BI and Excel. Comfortable building, testing, and optimising data pipelines or integrations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, able to explain data insight to non-technical users. Analytical mindset — able to approach problems logically and holistically, considering downstream impact. Experience with Python is desirable, but not essential.

What’s in it for you The chance to shape data processes within a well-known UK brand. Work with a modern Azure tech stack (Databricks, Power BI, Unity Catalog). Collaborative and supportive hybrid team culture (2-3 days a week in London office). 3-month FTC with a strong chance of extension, depending on project timelines and delivery If you’re a data professional who enjoys improving data accessibility, building better reporting, and enabling teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions — we’d love to hear from you.