Senior Qlik BI Developer

Carlysle Human Capital; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with expertise in Qlik Sense development. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to derive insights and develop scalable applications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong SQL skills, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. The position focuses on continuous improvement and innovation within data solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end Qlik Sense development.
• Strong skills in SQL and data modeling.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders across departments.
• Design and build scalable Qlik Sense applications.
• Act as a thought partner to business leaders.

Skills

Qlik Sense development

SQL

Data modeling

ETL development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Business Analysis & Solution Design :

• Engage with business stakeholders across departments to understand strategic goals, operational challenges, and analytical needs.
• Translate business questions into data-driven requirements, identifying KPIs, performance levers, and decision-support metrics.
• Conduct data discovery and gap analysis to evaluate the quality, completeness, and readiness of source data.
• Propose and prototype creative analytical approaches to uncover trends, correlations, and insights that drive action.

Qlik Sense Development (Back-End & Front-End) :

• Design and build scalable Qlik Sense applications that include data models, load scripts, and optimized ETL processes.
• Develop intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging dashboards with a strong focus on usability, storytelling, and user experience.
• Apply best practices in front-end development, including consistent use of themes, navigation, drill-downs, and conditional formatting.
• Leverage Qliks set analysis, variables, and advanced expressions to support complex logic and user-driven interactivity.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement :

• Act as a thought partner to business leaders, challenging assumptions and introducing innovative data solutions.
• Evaluate and introduce Qlik extensions, mashups, or third-party tools that enhance the platforms capabilities.
• Explore automation opportunities and integration points with APIs, cloud platforms, or advanced analytics models.

Collaboration & Mentorship :

• Lead solution walkthroughs and demo sessions to validate functionality and gather feedback.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers, setting coding and design standards.
• Contribute to the development of reusable components, templates, and dashboards across business units.

Governance, Maintenance & Support :

• Ensure adherence to data governance, security policies, and version control protocols.
• Maintain application health by conducting regular performance audits and enhancements.
• Support production Qlik Sense environments, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes or upgrades as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end Qlik Sense development, including front-end design and back-end scripting.
• Strong skills in SQL, data modeling, and ETL development across multiple data sources.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability, with a track record of designing elegant, practical solutions to complex business challenges.
• Proficiency in visual storytelling and UX design principles applied to dashboard development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.