Description:
Reed Technology is partnering with an Edinburgh based 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)
