Data Specialist - 2 year FTC

Reed Technology is partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit a Data Specialist on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

You will work across the full range of data activities, supporting the migration from a private cloud-hosted Microsoft SQL Server system into Dynamics 365. This role combines data migration, transformation, and business intelligence, ensuring high-quality data delivery alongside actionable insights through Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the end-to-end data migration lifecycle, including extraction, profiling, cleansing, validation, transformation, and loading into Dynamics 365 Sales CRM.

Translate business requirements into data mapping specifications, aligning legacy data with Dynamics 365 structures.

Execute and validate data loads using appropriate tools and ETL processes.

Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to support business insights.

Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to support testing and ensure data quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience in a similar data-focused role, working on data migration, transformation, or ETL activities.

Strong working knowledge of SQL Server and handling structured data.

Experience with Dynamics 365 and Power BI.

Familiarity with data mapping, cleansing, and validation processes.

Understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure, Power Platform, Microsoft 365).

Experience with tools such as Power Query, Azure Data Factory, or other ETL solutions.

Exposure to test migrations or UAT support.

Awareness of data quality, governance, and best practices.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Desirable

Microsoft certifications (e.g. PL-300, DP-900, DP-300, MB-260)

Benefits

2 year Fixed-term contract.

Salary up to £50,000 / annum (DOE)

Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days remote)