Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Performance incentives

Hybrid work model

Retirement plan

Team-building activities

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior BI Developer to advance data analytics capabilities. The role sits in Nelspruit with a hybrid model, enabling office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

You will design robust BI solutions, including data warehouses, ETL pipelines, and interactive dashboards, transforming raw data into actionable insights for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in BI development.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational DBMS (SQL Server, Oracle).
• Hands-on ETL experience (SSIS, Informatica) and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience developing reports/dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong data modeling knowledge (Kimball, Inmon).
• Cloud-based BI familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions including data models, ETL processes, and reports.
• Build and maintain data warehouses and data marts to support BI needs.
• Develop interactive dashboards using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate to specs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for business improvement.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across BI solutions.
• Optimize query performance and data loading processes.
• Provide training and end-user support on BI tools and reports.
• Stay current with BI best practices and technologies.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Hybrid teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SSIS

Informatica

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent retail group, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to enhance their data analytics capabilities. This role, based in Nelspruit , will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining robust BI solutions, including data warehouses, ETL processes, and interactive dashboards. You will play a key role in transforming raw data into actionable business insights that drive strategic decision-making. This hybrid position allows for collaborative work in the Nelspruit office while offering flexibility for remote work. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of data modeling, reporting tools, and data warehousing concepts. Join a dynamic team that is committed to leveraging data to optimize business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions, including data models, ETL processes, and reports.
• Build and maintain efficient data warehouses and data marts to support business intelligence needs.
• Develop interactive and user-friendly dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all BI solutions.
• Optimize query performance and data loading processes.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in BI and data analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence development.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica) and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience in developing reports and dashboards using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau .
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., Kimball, Inmon).
• Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment based in Nelspruit .

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage, performance incentives, and excellent opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, a supportive team culture in our Nelspruit office, and the chance to work on impactful data projects. Benefits include generous vacation time, a retirement plan, and regular team-building activities. We are committed to employee growth and development.