Senior Data & BI Developer

First Technology Pty Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa seeks a Senior Data & BI Developer. This role involves designing and implementing Business Intelligence solutions using Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server and Power BI. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in data development, with strong communication skills for collaboration. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and requires some travel for client meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data development and business intelligence.
• 3+ years working with Microsoft technologies.
• Strong experience in SQL Server and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Business Intelligence solutions using Microsoft technologies.
• Implement data solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Work with customers to deliver actionable insights.

Skills

Data management

Business intelligence

Cloud technologies

SQL Server

Power BI

T-SQL

Azure

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

SSIS

SSRS

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data & BI Developer to join our team. This is a key position for an individual who thrives in a Microsoft-centric environment and possesses extensive expertise in data management, business intelligence, and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of collaborating with both customers and internal teams, and have the flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Business Intelligence (BI) solutions using Microsoft technologies including SQL Server, Power BI, SSIS, SSRS, Azure and Fabric.
• Architect and implement data solutions in Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL Database).
• Work closely with customers to understand business requirements, propose data solutions, and deliver actionable insights.
• Lead and mentor junior team members in the development and optimization of data pipelines, data models, and BI dashboards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of BI solutions into existing systems.
• Take ownership of the full BI lifecycle, including requirements gathering, data modeling, development, testing, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize data workflows to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft technologies and industry trends, evaluating new tools and solutions for potential integration into our ecosystem.
• Work in an agile environment and adapt quickly to changes in priorities or business needs.
• Travel to customer locations for meetings, workshops, or on-site project work as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data development and business intelligence, with at least 3 years working with Microsoft technologies.
• Strong experience in SQL Server (SQL, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS).
• Expertise in Power BI, including report and dashboard development, DAX, and Power Query.
• Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure SQL Database, Azure Analysis Services).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and performance tuning.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft certifications, such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with additional data platforms (e.g., Google BigQuery, Snowflake) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and project delivery (up to 25%).

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of other BI tools or cloud platforms, including Google BigQuery, Snowflake, or AWS.
• Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning models is a bonus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with both technical and business stakeholders.