via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Data Specialist - 2 year FTC 

Reed
Edinburgh Full-time GBP 40,000 – 50,000
42 jobs in Edinburgh — and more nearby.
Upload your CV and see which ones actually match you.
Upload CV

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)

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
42
Software roles in Edinburgh
Full-time
80%
of Software roles in the UK
Remote possible
7%
of Software roles
Reed

200 open positions · Abingdon, Aldershot, Ashford, Ashford Business Park, Avonmouth +115

📊 Software · the UK
1,301
active jobs
11.6%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online
Top skills in demand
PythonSQLREST APIJavaScriptReactJavaAgileDockerCI/CDAzure

Frequently asked questions

How many Software jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Currently 42 Software roles in Edinburgh on AlmostHired, across 14 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do Software roles offer remote work?
7% of Software roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.