Data & Automation Developer | Power BI, Power Platform & AI Innovation | £37k-£41k + Bonus + PMI | Dorset
Salary: £37,000 - £41,000 DOE + Benefits + Bonus scheme
Location: Dorset (primarily office-based, with some flexibility)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
A growing organisation is seeking a Data & Automation Developer to support its digital transformation and AI adoption strategy.
Reporting to the IT Director, you'll help teams across the business improve decision-making, streamline processes and unlock the value of their data through Power BI,
Power Platform and AI-driven solutions.
This is a varied, hands-on role that combines data analytics, automation development and emerging AI technologies, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
Analyse, transform and visualise data from multiple sources.
Build solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse.
Develop automation workflows that improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver practical solutions.
Identify and implement opportunities to use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
Support data governance, security and GDPR-compliant data handling.
Explore innovative approaches using AI, automation and potentially Python-based solutions.
About You
Essential
Proven experience in a Data Analyst, BI Developer, Power Platform Developer or similar role.
Strong Power BI skills, including DAX, Power Query, data modelling and dashboard creation.
Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities.
Passion for automation, innovation and continuous improvement.
Desirable
SQL and/or Python experience.
API integrations and automation experience.
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure or Copilot Studio.
Experience implementing AI solutions within a business environment.
What's on Offer?
£37,000 - £41,000 salary depending on experience
Bonus scheme
Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Opportunity to influence the organisation's AI and automation strategy
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and digital transformation projects
Collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership
Working Pattern
The organisation values face-to-face collaboration, so candidates should be comfortable spending most of their time in the Dorset office. Some hybrid flexibility may be available for the right person
