Data Architect

POSITION: Business Intelligence Database Architect

CLIENT: Fortune 150 Company in the Financial Services Industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Business Intelligence Database Architect is responsible for a variety of tasks related to information management, Business Intelligence (BI) software and systems, databases, and data warehouses. Includes design and implementation of data models, interfaces, ETL, reporting, and dashboards. Must be proficient in Power BI, DAX, Power Query, SSRS, SSIS, and creating complex T-SQL queries and stored procedures. Must have a thorough understanding of Azure, Azure Dev Ops, and Microsoft SQL Server databases and data warehouse design concepts. Essential components of this position are working under minimal supervision while gaining a thorough understanding of legacy systems data and interfaces.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates and partners with the Business to gather requirements, design and implement BI solutions and automation.
• Leads integration of enterprise systems and data with BI platforms and the data warehouse.
• Analyzes data and troubleshoots issues in support of projects and automation for legacy and new systems.
• Designs and produces ETL programs for the data warehouse and BI reporting systems.
• Creates, enhances, and maintains SSRS reports in support of business initiatives as assigned.
• Analyzes complex data relationships, troubleshoots/resolves issues, and determines solutions that produce the desired outcome/information.
• Produces technical documentation of projects/tasks including specifications and design documents.
• Maintains a high service-oriented attitude and takes ownership of issues/assigned projects.
• Communicates effectively and professionally, in both oral and written communications, with all levels of technical and non-technical personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years developing Power BI dashboards, SQL queries, stored procedures, SSRS reports, and SSIS jobs.
• Experience with cloud platform technologies Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Data Warehouse is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS PERFERED:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

SKILLS:

• Adept at conducting research and discovery into project-related issues and products.
• Superior analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating pipelines, data flows, and complex data transformations and manipulations using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Programming experience using Azure Dev Ops, T-SQL, SSRS, and SSIS in a Microsoft SQL Server environment.
• Knowledge of BI visuals, DAX language, and Power Query.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess organizational, time management, and motivational skills.
• Can perform well with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Team Player with a strong work ethic.

Working Conditions:

• This is a remote position. Must be able to work in a home office conducive to remote work.
• Some travel may be required at times.