SQL BI Developer

General Purpose of Job

Implement database processes, reports, dashboards and various other BI artifacts and processes for internal and external clients based on business requirements using industry best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate BI business requirements into tasks and estimate the size of the tasks 

• Research requirements for BI requests to provide the requested functionality of each request, e.g. data extract, report,  dashboard, etc.        

• Decide the best use of available technologies to complete a variety of assigned tasks

• Design and implement data marts. Extend existing data mart implementations.

• Develop reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services development environment

• Develop dashboards using MS Power BI.

• Develop code using the T-SQL language to meet BI project requirements

• Develop MS SQL Server SSIS packages to meet BI project requirements

• Design report layouts that provide a user-friendly experience

• Analyze performance of each report or query and implement proper optimization techniques

• Follow documented processes to generate reports, packets, charts to various business units

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

• Report progress to team(s) on the implementation of assigned projects/work items through daily scrum meetings

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that will facilitate working with customers, clients, co-workers, and management

• Responsible for the security of workstation and work area in regard to the confidentiality of the data and the systems

Knowledge,Skills & Abilities Desired

• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server

• Advanced Knowledge of database schema design 

• Advanced knowledge of T-SQL

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Reporting Services

• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft SSIS or any ETL tool

• Advanced Knowledge of Excel

• Medium knowledge of query optimization

• Medium knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI or any dashboarding tool

• Basic knowledge of Dimensional Modeling and Star Schema designs

• Ability to understand & translate reporting business requirements into ETL processes, reports, and/or dashboards

• Ability to work with software developers on system designs to advise on BI related processes

• Demonstrate logic and math skills along with the ability to be inquisitive in analyzing requirements

• Effective communication and organizational skills

• Experience in a financial environment is a plus

• Exposure to AGILE methodologies is a plus

Educational And Professional Experience Requirements

• 2 year degree in a related field plus 3 years of BI experience.