Senior Business Intelligence Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Paid annual leave

Professional development

East London location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior BI Developer in East London, Eastern Cape to design, develop, and maintain robust BI solutions for actionable insights. You will lead ETL processes, data modeling, and reporting using Power BI/Tableau/Qlik Sense, collaborating with stakeholders to drive business growth.

The role requires strong SQL, data warehousing fundamentals, and cloud BI familiarity, with a focus on data integrity and governance. Hybrid work option offered in East London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of BI development or data warehousing experience.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational DBs (SQL Server, Oracle).
• Hands-on experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
• Experience in ETL design using SSIS, Informatica, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and star/snowflake schemas.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with business users.
• Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions including reports and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to populate data warehouses.
• Create and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
• Build interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Develop and maintain data models for reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across BI solutions.
• Troubleshoot BI reports and data pipelines.
• Stay updated with BI technologies and best practices.
• Provide training and support to end-users.
• Contribute to data strategy and governance.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the logistics and supply chain sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Intelligence Developer to enhance their data analytics capabilities. This role is based in East London, Eastern Cape , and will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining robust BI solutions that provide actionable insights to drive business growth. You will be responsible for creating complex reports, dashboards, and data visualizations, as well as contributing to the development and optimization of data warehouses and ETL processes. We are looking for an individual with a strong command of SQL, BI tools, and a deep understanding of data modeling principles, who can translate business needs into effective reporting solutions. This is a key position within the organization, offering significant impact and opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Business Intelligence solutions, including reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to populate data warehouses and data marts.
• Create and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
• Work with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense to build interactive dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and understand data needs.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business decision-making.
• Develop and maintain data models for reporting and analytical purposes.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all BI solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BI reports, dashboards, and data pipelines.
• Stay updated with the latest BI technologies and best practices.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Contribute to the overall data strategy and governance initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence development or data warehousing.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
• Hands‑on experience with leading BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView/Qlik Sense).
• Experience in designing and developing ETL processes using tools like SSIS, Informatica, or similar.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modeling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Experience with data visualization best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with business users.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based BI solutions is a plus.
• Experience in the logistics or supply chain industry is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment in East London, Eastern Cape .
• Access to modern BI tools and technologies.
• Potential for career advancement within the analytics department.
• Company‑sponsored social events.
• On‑site parking and amenities.