Job Description :
Business Intelligence Developer

Location : Pittsburgh, PA

Interview : Phone and F2F

Duration : 6+ Months

Visa : USC or GC or GC EAD



JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Business Intelligence Developer provides technical expertise and direction in developing and supporting an enterprise business intelligence platform, interfacing with the various business units across the organization on their reporting and analytic needs. This individual participates in all phases of the development life cycle. S/he is also responsible for defining standards, production support and maintenance of the BI environment, and works with the team on system performance optimization and interoperability issues. Above all, this individual makes certain that the reporting and analytic solutions meet business objectives and builds a high level of user trust and confidence in the BI group’s knowledge of and concern for the users’ business needs. This individual must also demonstrate a willingness to work with and mentor associates of varying levels of technical expertise within the organization.

Essential Job Functions


Provide second-level application support. Resolve problems and answer questions related to the business intelligence environment and layered products; contact vendor support when necessary; facilitate customer problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency.
Closely monitor performance of business intelligence environment; identify problems and implement solutions; ensure the reports are running at optimum speed and efficiency.
Install and upgrade the organization’s business intelligence platform. Keep the business intelligence platform at current release and maintenance levels; install supporting products; provide a current, stable business intelligence environment.
Develop and maintain standardized reports, dashboards and portals utilizing the business intelligence platform’s software developer tools.
Develop an optimized self-service environment for business users to build reporting solutions and perform advanced analytics on the data.
Establish, administer, and monitor security in the business intelligence environment including the setting of appropriate end-user data access.
Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new business intelligence processes, and other post-implementation support.
Oversee the implementation of modifications and enhancements to the business intelligence environment in regards to technical changes and change management.
Communicate reporting changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or through written documentation – to management and team members so that issues and solutions are understood.
Meet with decision makers, data owners, and end users to define reporting and analytical needs and goals
Develop routines and procedures for end-users to facilitate best practices use of business intelligence tools.
Conduct research and make recommendations on enhancements and standards for the organization’s business intelligence environment.
Assist in the development and definition of documentation and standards for the business intelligence environment.
Consistently complete tasks within agreed upon target dates.
Proactively communicate with, support and guide end users during application release cycles to ensure definition of requirements and testing of new release can be completed by predefined target dates.
Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
Adhere to departmental policies for reporting and managing Help Desk tickets and change control.
Attend production meetings while on-call and keep apprised of Help Desk tickets and change requests assigned to the BI team in preparation for the meeting.


Education/Certifications


Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience is acceptable. Analytics certification is preferred.


Experience/Minimum Requirements


Experience in front-end web development languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Experience in application programming languages, such as Java, .Net, AJAX, PHP, XHTML and Ruby
Experience in the administration, programming, and support of a business intelligence environment. Knowledge of Information Builder’s WebFOCUS platform is preferred


Other Skills/Abilities


Experience with data discovery and visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik and Power BI
Oracle SQL coding skills with particular attention given to detail and accuracy
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; good interpersonal skills
Ability to weigh various suggested technical solutions against the original business needs and choose the most cost-effective solution
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Keen attention to detail and ability to access impact of design or coding changes prior to implementation
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
Highly self-motivated and cooperative attitude
Strong customer service orientation
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to present and explain technical information to diverse types of audiences in a way that establishes rapport and gains understanding
             

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