BO Crystal Reports Developer

Synechron; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled BO Crystal Reports Developer to design, develop and maintain comprehensive reports that advance our business intelligence capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience with SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports and strong SQL knowledge.

Your expertise will enable the translation of complex business requirements into effective, accurate and optimized reporting solutions contributing directly to data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Crystal Reports Developer or in similar reporting roles.
• Proven experience with SAP BusinessObjects suite including report design, development and deployment.
• Strong SQL expertise with performance-optimizing queries.
• Exposure to SAP BW or SAP HANA is advantageous.
• Finance, healthcare, or enterprise applications industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate reporting needs into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test and deploy Crystal Reports aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather detailed reporting specifications.
• Troubleshoot data and report issues to maintain accuracy.
• Monitor report performance and implement improvements.
• Document report logic, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Ensure data security and compliance in reporting processes.

Skills

SQL

Crystal Reports

Data modeling

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

SAP BusinessObjects

Crystal Reports

Tableau

Power BI

JavaScript

VBA

Job description

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled BO Crystal Reports Developer to design develop and maintain comprehensive reports that advance our business intelligence capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience with SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports and strong SQL knowledge. Your expertise will enable the translation of complex business requirements into effective accurate and optimized reporting solutions contributing directly to data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • SAP BusinessObjects Suite (including Crystal Reports) Proven experience with version 12.x or higher

  • SQL PL/SQL or other database query languages Extensive experience in writing efficient queries

  • Data modeling and analysis tools Practical understanding of data architecture and report optimization

• Preferred:

  • SAP BW SAP HANA or other SAP modules integration experience

  • BI tools such as Tableau Power BI

  • Scripting languages like JavaScript VBA for report customization and automation

Overall Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze reporting requirements provided by business units and stakeholders

• Design develop test and deploy crystal reports that meet specified business needs

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to gather detailed reporting specifications and ensure alignment

• Optimize report performance through query tuning and data analysis

• Troubleshoot and resolve report issues effectively to maintain report reliability and data accuracy

• Maintain documentation of report designs system configurations and operational processes

• Ensure data security compliance and integrity in all reporting activities

• Keep current with SAP BusinessObjects and Crystal Reports updates features and best practices

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: SQL PL/SQL strong proficiency in writing and optimizing queries

  • Preferred: JavaScript VBA for report customization and automation

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Deep understanding of relational databases and data modeling principles

• BI Tools & Frameworks:

  • SAP BusinessObjects (Crystal Reports experience mandatory)

  • Familiarity with other BI tools like Tableau or Power BI (preferred)

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Experience with report deployment version control and change management processes

• Security Protocols:

  • Basic knowledge of data security access controls and compliance considerations

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Crystal Reports Developer or in similar reporting roles

• Demonstrable experience with SAP BusinessObjects suite including report design development and deployment

• Proven SQL expertise with experience optimizing complex queries for performance

• Exposure to SAP BW SAP HANA or other SAP modules is advantageous

• Industry experience in finance healthcare or enterprise applications is preferred

Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyzing and translating business reporting needs into technical solutions

• Creating testing and deploying reports aligned with business priorities

• Collaborating with stakeholders during report development and enhancement

• Troubleshooting report or data issues in a timely manner

• Monitoring report performance and implementing improvements

• Participating in project meetings status updates and code reviews

• Documenting report logic configurations and operational procedures

• Supporting data security and compliance measures during report development and distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered

• SAP BusinessObjects and Crystal Reports certifications are preferred

• Continuing education in BI reporting tools and data management is encouraged

• Awareness of industry standards for data privacy security and reporting best practices

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Effective communicator capable of liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams

• Ownership of tasks with proactive problem-solving approach

• Adaptability to changing priorities and emerging technologies

• Focused on continuous learning and process improvement

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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