SAP Business Objectives

Optimal Solutions Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Solutions Inc. in Montgomery, AL is looking for a skilled SAP Business Objects professional to manage their Business Intelligence platform. You will develop reports using various SAP BO tools, ensuring the system's performance and security.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have 3-5 years of experience with the SAP BusinessObjects suite. Strong analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in SQL and data warehousing concepts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with the SAP BusinessObjects BI suite.
• SAP Certified Application Associate for BusinessObjects.
• Familiarity with integrating SAP BO with other SAP modules.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations using SAP BO tools.
• Install, configure, and maintain the SAP BusinessObjects BI environment.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing BI reports.

Skills

SAP BO tools (Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, SAP Analytics Cloud)

Strong SQL skills

Data modeling and warehousing

ETL processes

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP HANA

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Location: Montgomery, AL

Position Overview

This role is responsible for the maintenance and administration of the SAP Business Objects / Business Intelligence platform. The ideal candidate will have hand-on experience designing and building BI solutions, including reports, universes, and dashboards, to meet the business intelligence needs of this application. We are seeking a skilled SAP Business Objects (BO) professional to join our IT team. This role is responsible for the development, maintenance, and administration of our SAP BusinessObjects BI platform. The ideal candidate will have hand-on experience designing and building BI solutions, including reports, universes, and dashboards, to meet business intelligence needs.

Key Responsibilities

Development and Reporting

• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations using SAP BO tools such as Web Intelligence (WebI), Crystal Reports, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Create and maintain universes (using UDT/IDT) to define and manage data sources for reporting.
• Work with business stakeholders and analysts to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical BI solutions.

Administration and Platform Management

• Install, configure, and maintain the SAP BusinessObjects BI environment, ensuring system stability, performance, and security.
• Manage user access, security settings, and group permissions within the Central Management Console (CMC).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis for any platform or report-related problems.

Maintenance and Support

• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing BI reports and platform infrastructure.
• Schedule and monitor data refreshes and reporting jobs to ensure timely and accurate information delivery.
• Apply patches and upgrades to the BI platform as needed to stay current and secure.

Testing and Deployment

• Conduct unit, integration, and user acceptance testing to ensure the quality and accuracy of BI solutions.
• Manage the promotion of BI content (reports, universes) from development to production environments.

Required Qualifications

Experience

[3-5]+ years of experience with the SAP BusinessObjects BI suite.

Education

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Certification

SAP Certified Application Associate for BusinessObjects.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with SAP BO tools, including Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, and the Information Design Tool (IDT).
• Strong SQL skills for data querying and optimization across various database platforms (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Experience with data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.

Analytical Skills

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Administration

Experience with BOE administration, including server management and security configuration.

Integration

Familiarity with integrating SAP BO with other SAP modules (e.g., SAP BW, SAP ERP) or cloud database environments.