Data Professional (Contract & Perm)

Are you passionate about using Data and AI to solve real business problems?iqbusiness is looking for a Data Professional (Data + AI) to join our growing Solutions and Insights team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across modern data platforms, analytics, and applied AI - and who thrives in a consulting environment where impact, learning, and delivery matter.You'll work with clients across industries to design, build, and deliver end-to-end data and AI solutions, helping organisations make better decisions, modernise their platforms, and unlock value from their data.Core ResponsibilitiesAs a Data Professional, you'll contribute across the full delivery lifecycle, depending on the engagement:Engage with business and technical stakeholders to understand problems, define requirements, and shape data and AI solutionsDesign and deliver trusted data foundations, including data models, pipelines, and governed data assetsBuild scalable data solutions for batch and real-time use cases on modern cloud platformsAnalyse data to uncover insights and support data-driven decision-makingWhere relevant, design, build, and operationalise machine learning and Generative AI solutionsApply strong engineering and quality practices (testing, CI/CD, documentation, governance)Work as a trusted consultant, taking ownership of outcomes and contributing to solution shaping and client successRequirementsWe don't expect everyone to be deep in every area - but you should have solid experience in data delivery, with strengths in several of the following:Data & AnalyticsStrong SQL and data transformation skillsData warehousing concepts and data modelling (relational and/or dimensional)Experience producing data specifications, mappings, and documentationBI and reporting exposure (e.g. Power BI or similar)Data Engineering & CloudBuilding data pipelines and platforms in cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)Experience with modern data tooling (data lakes, orchestration, analytics engines)Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices for data solutionsAI & Advanced Analytics (advantageous)Applied analytics or statistical modelling experienceHands-on experience with machine learning or Generative AI solutionsExposure to LLMs, RAG pipelines, embeddings, or AI integration into business systemsUnderstanding of MLOps, model deployment, and monitoringWhat success looks likeIn this role, success means:Delivering high-quality, scalable data and AI solutions that solve real client problemsBuilding solutions that are reliable, well-governed, and production-readyCreating measurable business value through data and AIContributing to team growth, capability uplift, and continuous improvementQualifications & experienceRelevant degree or diploma (IT, Computer Science, Data, AI, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar)4+ years' experience delivering data solutions in professional or consulting environmentsCloud, data, or AI certificationsWillingness to travel and work on client sites when requiredPlease note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID and qualification verification.IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.