Senior Business Intelligence Developer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to design, build, and maintain robust BI solutions, including data warehouses and data marts. You will develop ETL processes, optimize complex SQL, and deliver interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate reporting needs into technical specifications, ensure data quality and integrity, and stay current with BI trends to support strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years in BI development or similar data-focused role.
• Strong SQL skills and query optimization.
• Experience with ETL tools and data warehousing concepts.
• Proven ability to design and develop reports/dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Design/build enterprise data warehouses and data marts.
• Develop/maintain ETL processes to populate data warehouses.
• Create/optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Build dashboards/reports with Power BI, Tableau or Qlik Sense.
• Work with stakeholders to translate requirements into specs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across BI solutions.
• Provide end-user training for BI tools and reports.
• Stay updated with BI technologies and best practices.
• Troubleshoot data pipelines, reports, dashboards.

Skills

SQL proficiency

ETL tools

Data warehousing

BI tools

Data modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Retail domain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Statistics

Tools

SSIS

Talend

Informatica

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik Sense

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing retail group, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Intelligence Developer to join their analytics division. This hybrid role, based in our Benoni, Gauteng office, will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust BI solutions that provide actionable insights to drive business performance. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, and BI reporting tools. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and translate them into effective, user-friendly dashboards and reports. We are looking for a data-driven individual with a passion for transforming complex data into clear, concise information that supports strategic decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise-level data warehouses and data marts.
• Develop and maintain efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to populate data warehouses from various source systems.
• Create and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Design, build, and deploy interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all BI solutions.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BI technologies and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, reports, and dashboards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Business Intelligence development or a similar data-focused role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including complex query writing and optimization.
• Extensive experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Talend, Informatica) and data warehousing concepts.
• Proven experience designing and developing reports and dashboards using leading BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense).
• Familiarity with data modeling techniques (e.g., Kimball, Inmon).
• Understanding of database concepts and structures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in the retail sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with your skills and experience.
• This includes a comprehensive medical aid plan and a retirement fund.
• Employees benefit from generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development, including access to training programs and industry certifications.
• The Benoni office provides a modern and collaborative workspace.
• This hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work.
• We are committed to employee well-being and offer a supportive work culture with opportunities for career advancement within the organization.