Principal Consultant (SAP Business Objects)

Coeo Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management firm is looking for a Principal Consultant to lead projects and ensure high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SQL Server, Data Warehousing, and Business Intelligence tools like SAP and Crystal Reports. Responsibilities include developing data integration processes and managing off-shore data engineers. This role offers a chance to significantly impact client projects and leverage a deep understanding of data technologies.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of SQL and Data Warehousing concepts.
• Expertise in Crystal Reports for designing and delivering business reports.
• 8+ years of experience in SQL Server, Data Integration, and BI/reporting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and delegate tasks to an off-shore team.
• Design, develop, and maintain data integration processes.
• Optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

SQL

Data Warehousing

SAP Business Objects

Crystal Reports

Data Integration

Business Intelligence Tools

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP Business Objects Data Services

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

There has never been a more exciting time to join us, we're a fast-growing professional services and managed services business. Due to consistent growth, it is enabling us to expand out our Consulting teams. As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for building and leading projects from a technical point of view, ensuring we retain the highest level of quality consistently across the delivery. We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant with a strong background in SQL Server, Data Warehousing, and Business Intelligence tools. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Data Warehousing, SAP Business Objects Data Services, SAP Business Objects, and Crystal Reports. This position requires a detail‑oriented and proactive individual who has experience in designing, implementing, and managing data integration processes, reports, and data warehousing solutions. In addition, this position requires the candidate to lead a small‑team of off‑shore data engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to an off‑shore team.
• Design, develop, and maintain data integration processes using SAP Business Objects Data Services.
• Work with SQL Server databases to create and optimize queries and stored procedures for data extraction and reporting.
• Develop and maintain data warehouses, ensuring they meet business requirements for reporting and analytics.
• Create and manage reports and dashboards using SAP Business Objects and Crystal Reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and understand business requirements, ensuring the design of scalable and effective data solutions.
• Optimize database performance and troubleshoot any issues related to data warehousing, ETL and reporting tools.
• Provide ongoing support for the data pipeline and reporting systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Continuously evaluate and implement best practices for data management, reporting, and analytics.

Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of SQL and Data Warehousing concepts, with hands‑on experience in data modeling and database design.
• Experience with SAP Business Objects for business intelligence and reporting.
• Experience with SAP Business Objects Data Services for ETL.
• Expertise in Crystal Reports for designing and delivering business reports.
• Ability to create optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with additional Analytics / Business Intelligence tools and technologies (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of other Microsoft data integration tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and big data technologies is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in SQL Server, Data Integration, and BI/reporting technologies.

Coeo are trusted data management and analytics experts, delivering technology strategy and support for business. The team have deep technical and commercial experience working with Microsoft Data Services to help our clients optimise their costs and maximise the benefits from their investments in these technologies.

About Coeo

Coeo have a strong emphasis on consulting skills, and we expect our team members to be client facing and have a growth mind‑set. This role sits within our consulting team and we have clear expectations that our team members understand the importance of personal utilisation and have the ability to spot opportunities within our clients that can be passed back to our business development team. Coeo has been established for over 17 years and has exclusively focused on Microsoft technologies. Our mission is to help our clients predict their future through the better use of data, technology, people and processes. To do this our business has always focused on

Services

• Managed Services
• Data Platform Consultancy
• Analytics Consultancy
• Adoption and Change Management