Senior BI Developer Remote

The role of a Data Analyst and Business Intelligence Developer is to transform data found inside of an organization into new information that will be used to make business decisions. We are looking for a Data Scientist that will help us discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data and help us make smarter decisions to deliver even better products.

• Minimum of 3-5 years SSIS experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in building and maintaining OLAP cubes in analysis services .
• A demonstrated experience in complex reports, master reports and cube reporting.
• 3 – 5 years experience in database design and the normalization of data structures – must have developed a star schema and facilitated a team effort.
• 2 – 4 years experience in Database administration.
• A passion for the industry and be willing to do self–study.
• Experience in application design, development and performance tuning
• Fluent in English (speak / read / write)
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Knowledge and Experience in SSIS, SSRS and SSAS and Power BI
• Ability to create advanced data models using computerised tools.
• Ability to cull data and extrapolate data patterns.
• Ability to design and implement meaningful reports and dashboards using computerised tools.

• Designing, building and deploying data warehouse solutions using Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence technologies while ensuring that existing adopted data warehousing methodologies, Microsoft best practices and industry best practices are followed.
• Translating business requirements into functional and technical requirements and communicate these requirements to the business and relevant technical teams.

Technical

• Designing and implementing integration technology between Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence technologies and other business systems adhering to Microsoft and industry best practises.
• Designing, building and deploying, timeous, relevant and accurate management reporting, using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and Microsoft Power BI.
• Monitoring Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence technologies performance
• Creating and maintaining architectural, project and operational documentation

Functional

• Respond to ongoing business requirements by improving the business intelligence solution through continual development, maintenance, support and enhancement
• Conducting root-cause analysis to identify problems areas and risks in systems or application design.
• Assisting in aligning systems strategy and roadmap with business needs
• Designing and conducting a detailed system test plan to ensure an accurate and effective systems / application implementation
• Performing end-user training and conduct workshops
• Performing analysis to determine scope and objectives for business, functional and technical requirements

Key abilities required

• University bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following is minimum:
  Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Understanding of ITO and Managed Services, and the ability to manage enterprise level environments, whilst adhering to service level agreements and levels of reporting.
• Understanding of Project Management concepts.
• Specialised presentation skills to a senior/strategic audience
• Understanding of MSF and MOF.
• Microsoft Data related certifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear and logical thinking
• Team player that is easy to work with and that functions in any size team
• Demonstrates personal motivation and a positive attitude
• Uses initiative, shows determination and commitment to delivery
• Copes under pressure
• Demonstrates resilience
• Facilitation Skills
• Strong work ethic and drive for results
• Values quality and produce high quality work at all times
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including an extensive vocabulary of general language and ICT terminology
• Reliable – ensures that if an assignment is allocated, it will be completed as agreed
• Willing to learn other platforms
• Demonstrates high ethics and adherence to Dimension Data values
• Self-motivated, with a keen passion to stay ahead of the trends.
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