Senior Business Intelligence Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performanceBonu

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and training

Generous annual leave

Career growth prospects

Collaborative work environment

Regular employee engagement activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to lead BI initiatives in Mahikeng, North West. You will design data warehouses, build ETL pipelines, and create interactive dashboards to translate data into strategic insights for multiple departments.

You will leverage SQL, data modeling, and cloud platforms to deliver scalable, high-quality BI solutions and reports that drive business decisions. This role offers professional growth in a leading retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of BI development, data warehousing, or related analytics role.
• Experience designing and developing ETL with SSIS, Talend, or Informatica.
• Strong SQL proficiency and experience with SQL Server or Oracle.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Solid data modelling knowledge (Star/Snowflake).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable data warehouses and data marts.
• Develop and optimize ETL processes to integrate data from various sources.
• Create and maintain complex SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Build interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver insights.
• Perform data modeling and ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and ensure data accuracy.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance and scalability.
• Stay updated with BI trends and best practices.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI reports.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IS/Statistics)

Tools

SSIS

Talend

Informatica

SQL Server

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Azure Data Warehouse

AWS Redshift

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the retail sector, is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to join their analytics team in Mahikeng, North West . This role is critical in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions, including data warehouses, ETL processes, and interactive dashboards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with BI tools, SQL, and data modeling, coupled with a strong understanding of business requirements. You will work closely with various departments to understand their data needs and deliver impactful reports and analyses. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the data strategy of a growing organization and contribute to its success. You will be based in our modern office facilities in Mahikeng .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable data warehouses and data marts.
• Develop and optimize Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to integrate data from various sources.
• Create and maintain complex SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Design and build interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, understand data needs, and deliver relevant insights.
• Perform data modeling, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues and ensure data accuracy.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance and scalability.
• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in business intelligence and data analytics.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence development, data warehousing, or a related analytical role.
• Proven experience in designing and developing ETL processes using tools like SSIS, Talend, or Informatica.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
• Hands-on experience with BI visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Solid understanding of data modeling concepts (e.g., Star Schema, Snowflake Schema).
• Experience in developing reports and dashboards that translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Warehouse, AWS Redshift) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within a leading retail organization in Mahikeng, North West .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Generous annual leave.
• Career growth prospects within the company.
• Regular employee engagement activities.