Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior BI Developer to design and deliver robust BI solutions from a remote-friendly setting. You will build data warehouses, data marts, and ETL processes, crafting interactive dashboards and reports with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Sense.

The role requires expertise in data modeling, SQL, and cloud data warehousing, with a strong ability to translate business needs into technical specifications. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential to drive insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Statistics, or related field.
• Proven BI Developer experience with data warehousing and ETL.
• Strong SQL and DBMS experience.
• Experience with major BI tools (Power BI/Tableau/Qlik Sense).
• Knowledge of data modeling (Kimball/Inmon).
• Experience with ETL tools (SSIS/Informatica/Talend).
• Familiarity with cloud data warehousing (Snowflake/Redshift/Azure Synapse).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data warehouses, data marts, and ETL processes.
• Create dashboards and reports using BI tools (Power BI/Tableau/Qlik Sense).
• Translate business requirements into technical specs for BI solutions.
• Develop data models that support reporting and analytics.
• Optimize database performance for BI apps.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across BI solutions.
• Develop documentation for BI solutions, including data dictionaries and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with BI technologies and best practices.

Skills

Data warehousing

ETL processes

Dashboard development

SQL

BI tools

Data modeling

Kimball modeling

Inmon modeling

Cloud data warehousing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Statistics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik Sense

SSIS

Informatica

Talend

Snowflake

Azure Synapse

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services institution with a significant presence in Sandton , Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their analytics team. This role is largely remote, offering significant flexibility while contributing to critical business insights. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust BI solutions, including data warehouses, dashboards, and reports, that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and BI tools, coupled with a strong ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable insights. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in data analytics and contribute to strategic business initiatives from a remote-friendly setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data warehouses, data marts, and ETL processes.
• Create interactive and insightful dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense).
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Develop and implement data models that support reporting and analytical needs.
• Optimize database performance and query efficiency for BI applications.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all BI solutions.
• Develop documentation for BI solutions, including data dictionaries and process flows.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BI technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a BI Developer, with a strong focus on data warehousing, ETL, and dashboard development.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with various relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Expertise in at least one major BI tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense).
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts (e.g., Kimball, Inmon) and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend) and processes.
• Familiarity with cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential bonus structure.
• Flexible remote work opportunities.
• Engaging work on critical business intelligence projects.
• Be part of a reputable financial services organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.