Data Analyst/ Business Intelligence Developer
Outsource SA Solutions (Pty) Ltd · Sandton · TBD
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Are you a master of SQL, Python, and Spark looking to build on a global scale? Our BI team is evolving, and we need a BI Developer to help us bridge the gap between complex data engineering and intuitive visualization. From maintaining robust ETL pipelines to deploying interactive dashboards in Power BI , you will own the full BI lifecycle in a modern, cloud-first environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Development
Architect Dashboards: Design and deploy high-performance, user-centric dashboards in Power BI and Qlik Sense that provide a clear view of global KPIs.
End-to-End Delivery: Manage the complete BI development lifecycle, transforming raw business requirements into polished technical specifications and functional tools.
Visual Storytelling: Translate complex datasets into intuitive visualizations that enable executive leadership to make rapid, data-driven decisions.
Data Engineering & Pipeline Management
ETL/ELT Orchestration: Build and maintain robust data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from disparate global sources into a unified reporting platform.
Integrity & Quality: Implement rigorous data validation scripts and monitoring to ensure "single source of truth" reliability across all reports.
Modernization: Transition legacy processes into the MS Fabric ecosystem, leveraging Synapse Data Engineering to enhance processing speed and scalability.
Optimization & Infrastructure
System Refinement: Continuously audit and tune SQL queries and Spark jobs to optimize performance and reduce processing latency.
Scalability: Stay at the forefront of BI trends, implementing new features within the Microsoft stack to future-proof the global data environment.
Strategic Collaboration
Cross-Functional Partnering: Act as the technical bridge between IT and Data Science teams to ensure high-quality data availability for advanced predictive modeling.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate workshops with department heads to identify evolving reporting needs and provide technical guidance on BI best practices.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation of data models, lineage, and dictionary definitions to ensure team continuity.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Education & Certifications
Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
Preferred Certification: Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or equivalent industry certifications.
Technical Experience
BI Ecosystems: Minimum [Insert Number, e.g., 3-5] years of experience in BI development, with specific proficiency in Power BI and Qlik Sense .
Modern Data Stack: Hands-on experience with MS Fabric and Synapse Data Engineering/Warehousing is highly advantageous.
Programming & Scripting: Strong command of SQL for complex querying, alongside Python and Spark for data processing.
Data Architecture: Proven expertise in Data Modeling (Star/Snowflake schema), warehousing concepts, and end-to-end database management.
ETL/ELT: Demonstrated experience building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and managing the full BI lifecycle from requirement gathering to deployment.
Knowledge & Skills
Deep understanding of Data Integration (unifying disparate data sources into a single source of truth).
Strong capability in Data Visualization , creating intuitive reports that highlight key business metrics and KPIs.
Familiarity with high-performance infrastructure optimization and ensuring Data Integrity across large datasets.
Soft Skills & Competencies
Analytical Thinking: A proactive problem-solver who can work autonomously to manage complex technical projects.
Communication: Ability to translate technical data concepts into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
Precision: Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of data accuracy.
Package & Remuneration
TBD
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