Business Intelligence Developer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performanceBonu

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Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a meticulous Business Intelligence Developer for an on-site role in Soweto, Gauteng. You will design, build, and maintain robust BI solutions, including data warehouses, ETL processes, and dashboards to guide business decisions across departments.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in data modeling, SQL, and BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense, with excellent analytical and communication skills to translate needs into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Business Intelligence or Data Warehousing.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying, manipulation, and analysis.
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Talend, Informatica) and data warehousing concepts.
• Proven experience with BI visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
• Understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Familiarity with database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data warehouses and data marts.
• Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to populate data warehouses from various sources.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView).
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency in BI reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver relevant insights.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data sources, ETL processes, and BI reports.
• Document BI solutions, including data models, ETL processes, and report specifications.
• Stay updated with the latest BI technologies and best practices.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data analysis

Data modeling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Info Systems/Statistics or related field

Tools

SSIS

Talend

Informatica

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik Sense

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding retail group, is seeking a meticulous and results-oriented Business Intelligence Developer to join their data analytics team. This on-site role, based in Soweto, Gauteng, ZA , is essential for designing, developing, and maintaining robust BI solutions that provide critical insights into business performance. You will be responsible for data warehousing, ETL processes, report development, and dashboard creation to support data-driven decision-making across various departments. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of data modeling, SQL, and BI tools who can translate business needs into actionable reports and visualizations. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on business strategy and work within a collaborative and dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for transforming raw data into meaningful business intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data warehouses and data marts.
• Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to populate data warehouses from various sources.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView).
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency in BI reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver relevant insights.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data sources, ETL processes, and BI reports.
• Document BI solutions, including data models, ETL processes, and report specifications.
• Stay updated with the latest BI technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Business Intelligence or Data Warehousing.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying, manipulation, and analysis.
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Talend, Informatica) and data warehousing concepts.
• Proven experience with BI visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
• Understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Familiarity with database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in a retail environment is a plus.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, life insurance, and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training are provided.
• The company fosters a team-oriented and collaborative work environment.
• This position is based in Soweto, Gauteng, ZA , requiring full-time on-site presence.