Developer / Senior Developer - Business Intelligence Systems

About the role

 

As a Developer/Senior Developer, you will play an integral role in the development and support teams, focusing on developing new products, enhancing existing product features and supporting those products through their full lifecycle. BIS supports over 70 BI products today and we are always building more. The product teams work with the business / product owners to define the product development roadmap eventually decommissioning old solutions and replacing them with newer more performant and scalable solutions that will meet the growing needs of the business for years to come. We are looking for all levels of experience from new developers just starting out on their BI career to those who have a number of years knowledge of how to get things done. We are also looking for a diverse skill set. While our legacy platform is SQL which will play a huge part in our product base for years to come we are also rapidly expanding our modern data platform so we are seeking developers who have experience in tools such as Data Bricks (Spark), Data Factory, Data Lake, PowerBI and Fabric. We are looking for people who want to learn new skills, get

hands-on experience with the latest technologies and become very knowledgeable of BIS’ systems. Successful candidates will join a great team with a real mix of experience, knowledge and skills. There are great opportunities to learn and a real potential to advance your career.

 

As a Developer / Senior Developer you will:

 

As a Developer/Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and ensuring the smooth operation of our services by engaging in development tasks and providing key support functions.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

 

● Develop and Enhance BI Solutions: Design, develop, and maintain Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to support business reporting and analytics needs.

● Work with Modern Data Technologies: Utilize SQL-based solutions while transitioning to cloud technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Fabric, and Databricks (Spark). Leverage Power BI for data visualization and reporting.

● Engage in Agile Development Practices: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily SCRUM, and retrospectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver iterative improvements.

● Ensure Data Quality and Reliability: Develop and implement best practices to ensure high data accuracy and consistency across all BI products. Work closely with business stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs.

● Drive Continuous Learning and Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in BI, data engineering, and cloud computing.

● Contribute to the Transition to a Cloud-Based Infrastructure: Assist in migrating on-premise SQL-based solutions to Microsoft Azure’s cloud ecosystem. Help design and implement modern, scalable architectures that support the organization's long-term BI strategy.

● Support and Monitor Batch Processes: Manage and monitor batch jobs, ensuring data pipelines run efficiently and accurately. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data processing and system performance.

 

Additional Requirement:

 

We are seeking candidates with a flexible and positive attitude, who possess strong communication skills and can foster effective relationships within their team and across the organization.

● Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data processing and performance issues. Strong analytical thinking with attention to data quality and reliability.

● Self-Motivated & Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to BI trends. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

● Business Awareness: Understanding of BI solutions' impact on business decisions. Ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.

● Experience Level: Open to all experience levels, from entry-level to senior professionals.

● Flexibility & Ownership: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ownership of tasks and accountability for high-quality outcomes.

 

Essential Criteria

 

● Languages: SQL, Python, PySpark, DAX, C#

● Data Platform: SQL Server RDBMS and Delta lake

● ETL: SQL Server Integration Services or Data Bricks or Azure Data Factory

● Familiarity with Azure Cloud Platform: Data Lake, Data Factory, Data Bricks (Spark), SQL MI / DB, Fabric

● Modelling: Tabular (DAX) / Power BI / Fabric Datawarehouse

● Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

● Solid understanding of IT tools and technologies

● Experience with data querying using SQL (from Basic to Advanced)

● Familiarity with Business Intelligence concepts

● Strong documentation and reporting skills

 

Desirable Criteria

 

● Skills in creating business reports using tools like SSRS, PowerBI, or similar

● Experience with ServiceNow

● Data Platform: SQL 2012 up to Azure SQL MI / DB

● Reporting: PowerBI or similar e.g. Tableau, SQL Server Reporting Services

● Development Management: TFS / Azure DevOps / GIT Hub

● AI / ML

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