MicroStrategy Developer

Alphalogic, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphalogic, Inc. is seeking a Mobile MicroStrategy Developer to lead project delivery and support for MicroStrategy BI/Analytics applications. The successful candidate will develop applications for both Android and iOS platforms and actively manage BI solutions to meet complex business needs.

Qualified candidates should have over 5 years of relevant IT experience along with strong MicroStrategy expertise and experience working within Agile development frameworks. This position is essential for delivering high-quality BI solutions to our clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience.
• 4+ years hands-on with MicroStrategy tool and Datamarts.
• 4+ years in developing interactive dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for MicroStrategy and BI applications.
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor applications.
• Lead BI design and development activities.

Skills

MicroStrategy tool expertise

Android development

iOS development

Agile development

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

MicroStrategy SDK

Job description

Alphalogic is a global technology solutions company headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Alphalogic offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; predictive analytics, data warehousing & BI, cloud consulting, web & mobile application development.

Cutting-edge Technologies

Our company’s core competencies are cloud and mobile computing; healthcare solutions and services; data warehousing-analytics- business intelligence; and enterprise collaboration-content management. Alphalogic teams are continually deploying emerging technologies to meet our clients’ current challenges.

Industry Best Practices

Alphalogic specializes in the effective use of industry-standard frameworks such Agile, for helping our clients achieve quick wins and reduce cycle times.

Job Description

Position Overview:

Data Services is seeking a Mobile MicroStrategy Developer, to lead project delivery and production support for a suite of MicroStrategy BI/Analytics applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive Production support for MicroStrategy and other BI/Analytics applications by resolution of issues in a timely manner.
• Develop reports and Dashboards to monitor BI applications providing insight on usage patterns and recommend application/system improvements.
• Develop MicroStrategy Mobile applications for both Android and IOS platforms.
• As a Senior MicroStrategy Developer, lead BI design and development activities, identify risks and recommend risk mitigation plans.
• Interact with business teams and other stakeholders to understand and recommend BI solutions to meet diverse, complex business needs.
• Manage and track action items, issues, and risks associated with a suite of applications. Follow up on items with appropriate parties to ensure their resolution and/or elevate issues in a timely fashion.
• Define/develop implementation strategy for newly released features of MicroStrategy tool and/or MicroStrategy version upgrades.
• Recommend, implement and adhere to industry wide BI best practices and drive changes to existing processes and/or procedures for the betterment of the organization.
• Work with software vendors to open defects, log issues and seek resolutions and/or patches.
• Work with other Technology Services teams during Infrastructure and/or software upgrades and perform impact analysis.
• Recommend and establish governance and control around self-service BI/Analytics considering the evolution of BI Industry's best practices.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT related experience
• Minimum 4 years of current and hands‑on experience with the MicroStrategy tool and demonstrated expertise with complex and high volume Datamarts with Star Schema and Type 2 dimensions.
• Minimum 4 years of current and hands‑on experience in developing interactive dashboards.
• Demonstrated experience delivering solutions to stringent SLAs for report performance.
• Thorough knowledge of all capabilities of the MicroStrategy Suite including Dimensional Modeling, Architect, Developer, Enterprise Manager, Cube Advisor, Cube creation/management/automation, Integrity Manager, Object Manager, Distribution Services, Transactional services, Narrowcast, Visual Insight, Mobile.
• Experience with MicroStrategy SDK a plus.
• Experience with both Android and IOS based MicroStrategy Mobile development.
• Demonstrated delivery of multiple complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated partnership with business clients and value proposition of projects/portfolio.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience working with dedicated and matrixed resources.
• Ability to establish / build cross‑divisional relationships / collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and Sr. management on both the business and IT sides.
• Experience with Agile development.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience as a MicroStrategy consultant.
• MicroStrategy Certified Developer.
• Experienced Agile team member using a Scrum methodology.

Additional Information

No C2C or Agency candidates. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.