Business Intelligence Developer

AJ Bell plc; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform company seeks a skilled Business Intelligence Developer in Salford, UK. You will design and maintain BI solutions, ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate has substantial SQL experience and a strong understanding of ETL processes. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. This role offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days

Pension schemes with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Private healthcare scheme

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business intelligence or a related role.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts.
• Ability to create interactive dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data warehouse solutions.
• Develop complex SQL queries for data extraction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data visualization skills

ETL process understanding

Python or R programming knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Business Intelligence Developer to join our team in Salford, United Kingdom. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that drive data‑driven decision‑making across our organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data warehouse solutions and ETL processes to support business intelligence initiatives
• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions for data extraction and analysis
• Create interactive dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Perform data modelling and design to ensure optimal performance of BI systems
• Develop and maintain documentation for BI processes, data dictionaries, and user guides
• Implement data quality checks and ensure data integrity throughout the BI ecosystem
• Provide technical support and training to end‑users on BI tools and applications
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the field of business intelligence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in business intelligence or a related role
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data warehousing concepts
• Understanding of ETL processes and tools
• Proficient in using business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience with data modelling and database design
• Knowledge of Python or R programming for data analysis
• Strong data visualization skills and ability to create compelling, interactive dashboards
• Experience working with large datasets and performing complex data analysis
• Understanding of business processes and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality principles
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment

About us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest‑growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award‑winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award‑winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

Our perks and benefits

• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth
• Private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Ongoing technical training
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full‑time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.