Analytics Engineer

Job Description

About the role: Flogas Ireland is seeking an Analytics Engineer to own the data modelling layer that turns raw operational data into trusted, analysis-ready datasets. Sitting at the critical bridge between data engineering and business intelligence, this role builds and governs the transformation logic underpinning our Microsoft Fabric platform, ensuring every dataset used for reporting and decision-making is accurate, well-documented, and built to a consistent standard. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the semantic layer underpinning Power BI reporting, ensuring consistent metric and dimension definitions across the business. Define and enforce data testing and quality standards for the transformation layer, catching issues before they reach reporting or business users. Design, build, and maintain dbt models that transform raw source data into clean, tested, and well-documented datasets across the Medallion Architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers). Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure upstream pipelines deliver source data fit for modelling, and with Power BI Developers to ensure reports are built on certified datasets. Document data models, transformations, and business logic in the data catalogue, reducing key-person dependency and enabling self-service analytics. Partner with the IT business partners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into well-structured, reusable data models. Champion data modelling standards, version control practices, and CI/CD for analytics code as the platform matures. Essential Criteria: Proven experience as an Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, or in a similar role Solid understanding of dimensional modelling and Medallion/lakehouse architecture patterns Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with dbt or an equivalent transformation framework Experience with a modern cloud data platform (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Snowflake, or Databricks) Familiarity with Git and collaborative, version-controlled development workflows Strong communication skills, able to work confidently with both technical and business stakeholders Familiarity with Power BI and semantic model development Python/PySpark skills for data transformation, automation, or orchestration Desirable Critters: Experience in an energy, utilities, or regulated industry Exposure to data governance and cataloguing tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview) Experience establishing data testing and CI/CD practices for analytics code Semantic link labs library familiarity/ experience. Azure Dev Ops (or similar) familiarity or experience About Flogas: Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic. Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series. As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Irelands leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard. Why work with us? Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and is continuing to grow, becoming a top provider in the energy sector, making it a very exciting time to be part of the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard. Benefits: Competitive Salary Defined Pension Contribution Healthcare Allowance Staff discounts Hybrid work options Health and Wellbeing Supports Learning and Development Opportunities Career Advancement is important to us in Flogas. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business. Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Skills: Customer Service Teamwork Empathy TPBN1_IJ