Business Intelligence Developer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement savings

Flexible remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain BI solutions. You will work on data models, reports, and dashboards, and develop ETL processes to populate data warehouses and data marts.

You will gather business requirements, translate them into BI specifications, and create interactive visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or Looker. Strong SQL, data warehousing, and governance knowledge are essential in a remote, South Africa-based role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as BI Developer or similar role.
• Strong SQL and relational database experience.
• ETL development with SSIS, Informatica, or Talend.
• Hands-on with major BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, Looker).
• Data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
• Data governance and data quality understanding.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions including data models, reports, and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to populate data warehouses and data marts.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate into BI specs.
• Create interactive reports and visualizations using BI tools.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance and efficiency.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across BI deliverables.
• Troubleshoot data pipelines, reports, and dashboards.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools.
• Stay current with BI technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business users remotely.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

ETL processes

BI tools

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

SSIS

Informatica

Talend

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Looker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Business Intelligence Developer to join their analytics team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. This role involves working with data warehouses, creating reports and dashboards, and collaborating with business stakeholders to understand their data needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data modeling, ETL processes, and BI tools, coupled with excellent communication skills for a remote environment. If you are passionate about transforming data into valuable business intelligence, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions, including data models, reports, and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to populate data warehouses and data marts.
• Work with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical BI specifications.
• Create interactive and user-friendly reports and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView).
• Optimize database queries and BI solutions for performance and efficiency.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all BI deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, reports, and dashboards.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay current with BI technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with data engineers, analysts, and business users in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Business Intelligence Developer or in a similar role.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational database concepts.
• Proficiency in developing ETL processes using tools like SSIS, Informatica, or Talend.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major BI platform (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, Looker).
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement savings plans. As a fully remote position, you will enjoy flexibility in your work schedule and the convenience of working from home. We are dedicated to your professional growth, providing opportunities for training, certifications, and access to cutting-edge BI tools and technologies. Join a supportive and collaborative team focused on driving business success through data-driven insights.