Data Specialist

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Belfast is seeking an IT Technical Specialist to enhance its internal tech capabilities. This hybrid role involves SQL query optimization, system integrations, and IT administration tasks. Candidates should be skilled in Microsoft SQL Server and Power Automate, and possess strong data analysis abilities. Offering a salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum with excellent benefits, this position also provides opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

35-36 days annual leave

Vitality private healthcare

3% employer pension contribution

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive, methodical, analytical, and well-organised.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passionate about technology and eager to continuously learn.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise SQL queries and reports.
• Design and implement workflows and integrations using Power Automate.
• Assist with IT administration tasks to free up senior technical leadership.

Skills

Strong data skills with Microsoft SQL Server

Hands-on experience with Power Automate

Understanding of APIs and system integration concepts

Solid grasp of modern web technologies

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Power Automate

HubSpot CRM

Xero

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. TheJosetted 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 чымs, with genuine opportunities to grow into a more senior technical position.

Key Responsibilities

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• 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 кой tasks, freeing up senior technical leadership

• Act as a technical bridge between business users and IT, translating requirements into solutions cropped>

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across the business

• Collaborate closely with internal IT colleagues and third-party providers

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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 balikd 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].

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.