Senior Data & Business Intelligence Developer - Durban

Talent Evolution; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Durban seeks a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Developer to transform complex data into actionable insights. The role requires strong SQL skills and experience in designing BI solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on stakeholder engagement. This position is an excellent opportunity to mentor junior team members and influence business decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Strong skills in handling large, complex datasets.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and translating needs into BI outputs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges.
• Design scalable data models and ETL processes.
• Develop intuitive BI reports and dashboards.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Business analysis

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Qlik Sense

PowerPivot

Job description

Overview

Our client is 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.

Position Info

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Business Analysis & Solution Design
  • 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.
• Data & BI Development
  • 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.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
  • 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.
• Governance, Maintenance & Support
  • 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 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).

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful