SENIOR DATA & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER

IOEC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics firm is seeking a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Developer to transform complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have an Honours degree and over 5 years of SQL experience. Responsibilities include designing BI solutions, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring data accuracy. This role is critical for decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering BI solutions.
• Strong skills in handling large, complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges.
• Translate business questions into technical requirements.
• Design and build scalable data models and ETL processes.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Statistical techniques

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Qlik Sense

PowerPivot

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Developer who can transform complex, multi-source data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. In this role, you’ll combine strong technical expertise with analytical thinking, working closely with business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver high-value BI solutions. You will leverage your skills in SQL, data modeling, and mathematical manipulation to extract insight from large datasets and present it through engaging, user-friendly reports and dashboards. This position requires both technical depth and business acumen, with a focus on creating trusted, actionable intelligence across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, performance drivers, and information needs.
• Translate business questions into technical requirements, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Conduct data discovery, quality assessments, and gap analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prototype analytical approaches to uncover trends, correlations, and predictive patterns.
• Design and build scalable data models and ETL processes across multiple data sources.
• Develop intuitive BI reports and dashboards using SQL, PowerPivot, Power BI and Qlik Sense
• Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to derive insights, improve forecasting, and support decision-making.
• Ensure reports are designed with clarity, usability, and storytelling in mind.
• Facilitate solution walkthroughs and demos to validate outputs with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge of data modeling, BI best practices, and analytical techniques.
• Contribute to the development of reusable BI components, templates, and data assets.
• Adhere to data governance and security frameworks.
• Perform regular audits and optimizations to ensure data accuracy and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve BI solution issues, providing ongoing support to business users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Honours preferred).
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering BI solutions.
• Strong skills in handling large, complex datasets and applying mathematical or statistical methods to extract insights.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and translating needs into actionable BI outputs.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a focus on creating practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify and present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a logistics or supply chain environment.
• Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning solutions like Syspro, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Report & Dashboard Adoption Rate – % of targeted users actively engaging with BI outputs.
• Insight-to-Action Time – Average duration from requirement sign-off to delivery of a solution.
• Data Accuracy & Reliability – Number of defects or data-related errors reported by business users.
• Reuse Rate of BI Assets – % of new solutions leveraging shared datasets, templates, or logic.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction – Business feedback on the relevance and quality of BI outputs.

Company Description

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