The Service Data and Analytics group, is a team of dedicated IT consultants, project managers and business analysts that support our client technology solutions through best-in-class software systems utilizing a service delivery model to deliver value within a clear, consistent and measurable framework. Additionally, we provide assessment, technology roadmap, transition and integration services as well as a continuous improvement-based support model to ensure an ongoing technology investment for the duration of our client relationships. In support of Global Occupier Services, our team also provides business development support including solution definition, pricing, technology demonstration and delivery for Strategy and Portfolio Administration Services, Transaction & Project Management Transaction, Facilities (IFM), Space & Occupancy, and Financial Management. This role will be part of a specific client account facing team.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced BI Developer to help build out a customised client BI platform built primarily across Dataiku and Tableau. You will use your design, coding and business analysis skills to create, maintain and enhance data objects and calculations in Tableau models as part of a structured software development lifecycle. There will also be an element of business analysis and documentation to support the insights created. Ultimately, you will help develop tabular models and contribute to reporting solutions to ensure information is presented securely, accurately and provides insight and value.
BAU BI platform support â“ troubleshoot and fix dashboards issues including sometimes complex business logic implemented in within the data models Platform development â“ create and enhance BI dashboards and multiple data models as part of planned platform development projects and activities Transition Management â“ support the technology components of new client on boarding to include such items as building and testing objects and measures in dashboards and tabular models, etc. Client Project Services â“ carry out technology project related activities to include such items as requirements capture, business rule specification, dashboard and tabular model design, change management routines in Dataiku and Tableau Collateral development â“ in supporting the BI solutions the role includes activities such as documenting the new implementations and changes in the dashboards to be able to compile for multiple IT and Business standards
Key Performance Indicators:
Delivery to deadlines
Internal and external client satisfaction
Number of requests from others to do things (precise measures to be agreed)
Knowledge & Experience:
At least 5-10 years Tableau / visualisation development experience (preferably with commercial real estate industry)
2/3 years Dataiku experience (although this is not a data modelling role)
Experience gathering and analysing business requirements; documenting their technical implementation
Routine use of source control (Git, SVN, TFS, etc) as part of regular BI development activities.
Proven experience trouble shooting and resolving analysis services issues. Debugging, identifying bugs and driving them to closure by working closely with the development team
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile / Scrum environment ensuring quality deliverable end of each sprint.
Good communication skills in creating and maintaining technical documentation
Familiarity with test management (UAT, unit testing, system integration testing and release to live processes)
Fluent English
Microsoft Office / 365
Project Management Methodologies
Nice to have
Knowledge of conceptual, logical and physical data modelling, dimensional models, star schemas etc. (although this is not a data modelling role)
Tabular model performance tuning, partitioning and optimisation experience
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations / Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC)
Involvement with BI community activities or news groups
An understanding of software engineering principles, particularly the database lifecycle management (DLM) process e.g. version-controlled releases; branching & merging; partially or fully automated release builds, continuous integration/delivery etc.
Python and or javascript knowledge
Experience in Machine learning and advanced statistics
Qualifications
Degree in IT, Engineering, natural sciences, business IT degree or in any quantitative discipline
Skills & Personal Qualities:
Forward Planning: Plans for business activities; anticipates resource requirements; builds in contingency and flexibility
Enabling Delivery: Retains a strong focus on delivering results to high standards despite constraints or setbacks; monitors and controls performance; uses resources effectively to ensure delivery
Change Orientation: Responds positively to change and new ideas
Building Relationships: Establishes and nurtures harmonious relationships both externally and internally.
Project Management Skillset: Ability to manage the needs of clients and organize vendor related tasks, meet KPIs set by the business.
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