Business Intelligence Engineer

Business Intelligence Engineer

£48,000 - Remote (1 day per week from London office moving forward)

Our client, a London based Housing Association, have an immediate requirement for a Business Intelligence Engineer to join on a permanent basis. This role will be key in developing databases, automation and analytics to support the organisations business intelligence function.

Key accountabilities for the Business Intelligence Engineer:

• Design, develop and test new and existing data warehouse and reporting systems, from user requirements through to training and documentation to agreed quality standards and deadlines
• Analyse user requirements and design software applications to meet the user needs
• Work in accordance with current change control and test plan processes
• Manage, maintain and integrate assigned databases
• Produce and maintain system and configuration documentation
• Provides advice and guidance to colleagues on databases, data warehouse and business intelligence products
• Use "big data" statistical methods to mine insight from data.
• Searching for new data sources, structured and unstructured, that can enrich the data analytics insights.
• Work with colleagues to understand business needs and advise on possibilities improving the quality and efficiency of management of data.
• Proactively identify areas for greater reporting automation and analytical insight.
• Keep abreast of wider landscape and emerging trends in databases, business intelligence, and data analytics.
• Support a wide range of data analytical tasks and other business requirements as they emerge.

Knowledge and experience required for the Business Intelligence Engineer:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related technical subject.
• Demonstrate software development experience
• Detailed knowledge of MS SQL Server (to engineer level)
• Detailed knowledge of data transformation services and methods
• Knowledge of Data Warehouse design and management
• Knowledge of database integration tools
• Experience of other databases such as Progress, Access and Informix
• Experience of designing, developing, maintaining and supporting Corporate Relational Databases.
• Detailed Knowledge and practical experience of Business Intelligence tools such as COGNOS reporting suite