Senior Data Analyst

At CGI, we empower our clients to unlock the true value of their data. As a Data Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a large-scale data platform that drives meaningful insights and informed decisions. Working within a dynamic DevOps environment, you’ll collaborate closely with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure data quality, optimise models, and deliver actionable intelligence that fuels innovation and business success. You’ll thrive in a culture that values ownership, creativity, and collaboration, where your ideas and expertise help us transform industries and deliver real impact.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility to balance on-site collaboration and remote working. You’ll primarily work from home or your local CGI office, with occasional travel to client workshops or team sessions at key locations such as Birmingham, London, Manchester, or Leeds.

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will take a hands-on approach to delivering high-quality data solutions that power business transformation. You will analyse, model, and maintain data across a complex ecosystem, supporting a collaborative DevOps team in driving continuous improvement. Your work will directly influence key business decisions through accurate, reliable, and insightful data. You’ll also play an important role in mentoring team members, shaping data practices, and fostering a culture of shared learning and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse & Improve: Interpret and profile data from multiple source systems to enhance quality, consistency, and lineage.
• Develop & Model: Build and refine conceptual, logical, and physical data models in line with architectural principles.
• Collaborate & Support: Partner with Data Architects and Engineers to design and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Troubleshoot & Optimise: Resolve data issues across development and production environments to ensure system reliability.
• Lead & Mentor: Provide guidance and support to junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and technical growth.
• Communicate & Influence: Present data insights and recommendations to stakeholders to support data-driven decision making.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a solid technical foundation in data modelling and management. You should be adept at interpreting complex datasets, ensuring data integrity, and working within agile, fast-paced teams.

Essential qualifications:

• Proven experience in data analysis, modelling, and data profiling.
• Strong SQL Database and Azure DevOps experience.
• Proficiency with modelling tools (e.g., Hackolade or SQLDBM).
• Experience creating and maintaining CDM, LDM, and PDM models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coaching or mentoring team members.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Advantageous: Python, Power BI, or data warehouse experience.