Data Specialist

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an IT Technical Specialist in Belfast for a hybrid role, blending support and strategic integration. The position requires strong data skills, especially in SQL, along with experience in Power Automate and web technologies. Offering a salary between £45,000 - £50,000, this role provides substantial growth opportunities and exposure to fintech processes. Employees enjoy 35-36 days of annual leave and additional benefits like private healthcare and training resources.

Benefits

Vitality private healthcare

35-36 days annual leave

Pension with 3% employer contribution

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong data skills with Microsoft SQL Server for queries, reporting, and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Power Automate for workflow integration.
• Understanding of APIs and system integration concepts required.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise SQL queries and reports using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Design workflows and integrations with Power Automate.
• Support IT administration tasks, acting as a bridge between users and IT.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Power Automate

APIs

Web technologies

Tools

PowerShell

HubSpot CRM

Xero

Microsoft 365

Job description

IT Technical Specialist

Belfast | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

About the Role

An established and fast-growing financial services company based in Belfast is creating a brand-new IT Technical Specialist role to strengthen its internal technology capability.

This is a hybrid position designed to bridge the gap between a Fractional CIO and a junior IT support colleague. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving productivity through automation, reporting, and system integration, while also supporting the day-to-day running of IT systems.

This role offers exceptional exposure to fintech-style systems and processes, with genuine opportunities to grow into a more senior technical position.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise SQL queries and reports using Microsoft SQL Server
• Design and implement workflows and integrations using Power Automate
• Support and improve system integrations using web technologies and APIs
• Assist with IT administration and operational tasks, freeing up senior technical leadership
• Act as a technical bridge between business users and IT, translating requirements into solutions
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across the business
• Collaborate closely with internal IT colleagues and third-party providers

Required Technical Skills

• Strong data skills with Microsoft SQL Server (queries, reporting, analysis)
• Hands-on experience with Power Automate
• Understanding of APIs and system integration concepts
• Solid grasp of modern web technologies

Desirable / Bonus Skills

• PowerShell scripting for automation
• Experience with HubSpot CRM
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, Intune, or Defender

About You

• Passionate about technology and eager to continuously learn
• Proactive, methodical, analytical, and well-organised
• Comfortable learning new systems and understanding how to learn effectively
• Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Flexible to occasionally support early-morning calls with overseas IT providers (e.g. 8am)

Working Pattern

• Hybrid: 3 days per week in the Belfast office, 2 days remote
• Office-based days are important initially to support learning and knowledge transfer

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (exceptional candidates considered at the top end)
• 35-36 days annual leave (including Northern Ireland public holidays)
• Vitality private healthcare (post-probation), including mental health and wellbeing support
• Pension: 3% employer contribution
• Training & development, including potential Microsoft certifications after probation (with retention agreement)

Why Join?

• Well-established business with 30 years of operational history and strong recent growth
• Market leader in a niche area of financial services across the UK & Ireland
• Rare opportunity in Northern Ireland to gain exposure to fintech-style systems and integrations
• Supportive leadership, strong culture, and a genuinely good place to work
• Learn directly from senior technical leadership while shaping a brand-new role

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or [e-mail].

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