Business Intelligence Specialist - Senior

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Intelligence Developer with extensive experience in SQL Server, SSIS, and Azure ETL tools. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing data warehouse solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing database performance. Your expertise in ETL processes and data modeling will be crucial in delivering high-quality data solutions. Join this dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects that drive business intelligence and data-driven decision-making. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with SQL Server, SSIS, and T-SQL Development.
• Experience with Azure ETL tools and Data Warehouse methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, test, and document ETL programs.
• Work closely with Data Analysts and Project Managers to ensure data integrity.

Skills

SQL Server

SSIS

T-SQL Development

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Data Warehouse concepts

Dimensional Data modeling

Python

Databricks

Oracle

Tools

Azure DevOps

Oracle GoldenGate

Job description

Position: Business Intelligence Developer

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 248 Days Contract + Possible Extension

Experience:

• Experience of 7+ years of working with SQL Server, SSIS and T-SQL Development (Must Have)
• Experience working with building Databases, Data Warehouse and Data Mart and working with delta/incremental and full loads (Must Have)
• Data Warehouse concepts, Kimball and Inmon design methodologies (Must Have)
• Experience with Azure ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks (Must Have)
• Experience working with MSSQL Server and Oracle database tools (Must Have)
• Experience configuring and using Oracle GoldenGate (Nice to have)
• Knowledge of Dimensional Data modeling, and tools – e.g. Power Designer
• Experience with snowflake and star schema design.
• Experience in designing and implementing data warehouse solutions using slowly changing dimensions SCD Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3.
• Analyze, design, develop, test and document ETL programs from detailed and high-level specifications, and assist in troubleshooting.
• Utilize SQL to perform tasks other than data transformation (DDL, complex queries)
• Good knowledge of database performance optimization techniques
• Ability to assist in the requirements analysis and subsequent developments
• Ability to conduct unit tests and assist in test preparations to ensure data integrity
• Work closely with Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and Developers
• Liaise with Project Managers, Quality Assurance Analysts and Business Intelligence Consultants
• Design and implement technical enhancements of Data Warehouse as required.

Skills:

• 7+ years in ETL tools such as Microsoft SSIS, stored procedures (Must Have)
• 2+ Azure Data Lake and Data Warehouse, and building Azure Data Factory pipelines (Must Have)
• 2+ years Python/PySpark (nice to have)
• 2+ years Data Warehouse concepts and principles
• Knowledge of Dimensional modeling (nice to have)
• Databricks
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• Ability to present technical requirements to business users

Design Documentation and Analysis Skills (35 points):

• Demonstrated experience in creating both Functional Design Documents (FDD) & Detailed Design Documents (DDD).
• Experience in Fit-Gap analysis, system use case reviews, requirements reviews, coding exercises and reviews.
• Experience in the development and maintaining a plan to address contract deliverables, through the identification of significant milestones and expected results with weekly status reporting.
• Work with the Client & Developer(s) assigned to refine/confirm Business Requirements
• Participate in defect fixing, testing support and development activities for ETL tool. Assist with defect fixing and testing support for Power BI reports.
• Analyze and document solution complexity and interdependencies by function including providing support for data validation.

Development, Database and ETL experience (55 points):

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft specific software development and a number of years of practical experience (minimum 7+ years)
• Proven experience in developing in Azure DevOps
• Experience in application mapping to populate data store and dimensional data mart schemas
• Demonstrated experience in Extract, Transform & Load and Extract, Load and Transforms software development and a number of years of practical experience (minimum 7+ years)
• Experience in providing ongoing support on Azure pipeline/configuration and SSIS development
• Experience building data ingesting and change data capture using Golden Gate (an asset but not mandatory)
• Assist in the development of the pre-defined and adhoc reports and meet the coding and accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle and Microsoft interfaces
• Proficient in SQL and Azure DevOps
• Implementing logical and physical data models

Must Have Requirements:

• 7+ years in ETL tools such as Microsoft SSIS, stored procedures (Must Have)
• 2+ Azure Data Lake and Data Warehouse, and building Azure Data Factory pipelines (Must Have)
• 2+ years Python/PySpark (nice to have)