Technical Software Consultant

LinHR Consulting Inc.; Zurich; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in business intelligence and analytics, recognized as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For'. This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Consultant who loves interacting with customers and has a knack for problem-solving. You will work with a talented team, utilizing your skills in data modeling, relational databases, and GUI technologies to deliver quality solutions. If you are passionate about continuous learning and enjoy collaborating with others, this role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

$350 referral fee

Qualifications

• University graduate or up to two years of work experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to assigned problems and communicate effectively with team and customers.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing activities and document programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Modeling (ETL, Star Schema)

Relational Database Technology (DB2, Oracle)

GUI Technologies (Java, .Net)

Testing and Validation Techniques

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Hardware Environments

Education

University Degree

Up to 2 Years of Work Experience

Tools

Cognos

Informatica

Hyperion

SAS

Business Objects

MicroStrategy

Job description

Our client is a leader in business intelligence and analytics. This is your chance to join this great organization which has been included on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for nine consecutive years. They have engaged ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to help them recruit Technical Consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. University Grad or up to two Years of work experience
2. You are a real people person; you would love to interact with customers and you are not shy! You have excellent interpersonal skills
3. Working knowledge of common hardware environments and operating systems supported by our client’s products including Windows and UNIX.
4. Working knowledge of data modeling such as ETL or star schema, and it helps if you've heard of Ralph Kimball!
5. Experience using relational database technology such as DB2 or Oracle.
6. Working knowledge of GUI technologies based on Java and .Net. Designs and authors help screens, menus, indices to ensure ease-of-use and consistency.
7. Exposure to testing and validation techniques in software engineering.
8. Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
9. Ability to work independently and with a team.
10. Ability to travel occasionally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands our client’s tools and technologies well and demonstrates effective use of them in a customer setting
2. Provides solutions to problems assigned by the technical lead on the project
3. Works well with the team in the project to meet the project objectives
4. Communicates effectively with both the team members and customers both in the written and spoken form
5. Makes effective use of the time to deliver a quality work product as agreed with the technical lead on the project.
6. Performs good quality testing of the work product developed
7. Escalates technical issues with the team leader for solution
8. Provides status on tasks assigned in the project to the tech lead and the project manager
9. Ensure up-to-date knowledge in our client’s products and competitive solutions, through self-motivated approach to continuous learning.
10. Actively participates in knowledge-sharing activities.
11. Documents programs and program flows.
12. Ensures that programming complies with available standards from our client
13. Develops prototypes as required.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Nice to Have:

1-2 years of experience with RDBMS, data warehousing, analytics or Business Intelligence (BI) including any experience with any data warehousing or BI tools (e.g., Cognos, Informatica, Hyperion, SAS, Business Objects, Information Builders (IBI), Generation5, Angoss, Peregrine, g5, SPSS, Teradata, MicroStrategy, Netezza, ODESIA etc).

If you're not interested, but know someone who is, please help a current or former colleague in their career development by referring them. In addition, we're happy to give you a $350 referral fee

Click http://www.getROSS.com/referral_fee.php for more details.

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