BI Developer (Senior)

Open Box Software; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company is looking for a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to join their team in South Africa. This role involves designing reporting solutions, developing data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong background in BI development, including ETL and Power BI expertise, and exceptional communication skills to engage with clients effectively. A qualification in software development and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a BI Developer.
• Experience in ETL development, data modeling, and reporting.
• Strong TSQL, DAX, SQL, and Power BI experience is required.
• Experience engaging directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and administer complex reporting solutions.
• Develop data integrations and reports.
• Collaborate with Analysts and cross-functional teams.

Skills

ETL development

Data modeling

Reporting & Analytics

TSQL

DAX

SQL

Power BI

Client engagement

Communication skills

Education

Software development-oriented degree or qualification

Job description

Open Box Software is an internationally focused consulting company that specialises in business and software consulting services. We have a young team of highly talented individuals who are driven to make an impact and have fun.

We are looking for a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to join our Business Intelligence team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will report to the Head of Custom Software and will be responsible for working with the existing Data & Analytics team to query and understand data, develop data integrations, and develop reports, dashboards, along with advanced analytics.

The right person should want to work within an intelligent, motivated, and self-driven team that yearns for personal development and wants to make an impact in what they do. You should be conscious of the importance of sharing knowledge and building other team members' skills to deepen the wider team’s expertise.

With a client base predominantly in the UK and US, the ability to work flexible hours is also important.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Design, build, deploy, and administer complex reporting solutions.

• Propose appropriate technical solutions based on client requirements, including effort estimations, within the context of projects or engagements.

• Deliver comprehensive data reporting and analytics solutions by developing sophisticated data models and visualizations that translate business requirements into actionable insights and user-friendly designs.

• Collaborate with Analysts and cross-functional teams to analyze or gather business requirements to inform technical design and delivery, ensuring the solutions meet business needs.

• Develop and deliver technical solutions across the Microsoft Azure and Fabric stack, including Power BI.

• Draft well-structured, concise documentation including technical and non-technical business requirements.

• Possess a software development-oriented degree or qualification.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a BI Developer responsible for:

• ETL development.

• Data modeling.

• Reporting & Analytics.

• Reasonable experience with documenting technical or business requirements.

• Strong TSQL, DAX, SQL, and Power BI experience.

• Experience engaging with clients directly and building client relationships within technical delivery contexts.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, as our clients include some of the world’s largest property managers/owners with headquarters in the US East Coast and England.

Personal Traits

• Self-motivated, friendly, and easy-going.

• Passionate about problem-solving.

• Good communicator.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Focused on personal development of self and others.