Senior BI Developer

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Senior BI Developer (Specialist) to join their dynamic team in the East of JHB - (Bruma)

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled BI professional who can design, develop, and maintain end-to-end business intelligence solutions. This role focuses on delivering accurate, reliable, and high-integrity data insights, while supporting and enhancing existing reporting frameworks.

This organisation is a well-established, customer-focused business with a strong national footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. They are known for their fast-paced environment, structured processes, and commitment to delivering high-quality service to both corporate and individual clients.

You will work closely with analysts and business stakeholders to understand data needs, translate these into technical requirements, and drive best practices across the BI function. This role also involves mentoring junior team members and contributing to continuous improvement across the BI environment.

The company places strong emphasis on performance, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. Employees typically work in a highly collaborative environment where innovation, efficiency, and client satisfaction are key priorities. They offer solid employee benefits, opportunities for growth, and a culture that values professionalism, reliability, and accountability.

Duties:
 

• Design and build end-to-end BI solutions, integrating multiple data sources into the reporting data warehouse
• Extract, transform, and load data using Microsoft BI technologies
• Collaborate with end users and analysts to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Estimate development effort and provide technical insights to management
• Support and enhance existing BI platforms and reports
• Reverse engineer, refine, and optimise BI processes
• Mentor junior BI developers and promote industry best practices

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant qualification in Computer Information Systems with majors in Information Management, Finance, or Mathematics (NQF 6+)
• Degree (NQF 7+) preferred

• 3+ years’ experience in ETL / BI Development within Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server, SSIS)
• Strong technical experience: MS SQL Server, SQL, SSIS, DevOps, PowerApps
• 1+ years’ report development experience using Power BI
• Advanced understanding of ETL methodologies and the full SDLC
• Experience designing BI solutions using Kimball methodology
• Strong knowledge of data modelling concepts

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of IT applications and architecture
• Ability to write high-quality code and develop BI parameters
• Data management excellence using modern BI technologies
• Experience with Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modelling, and Cubes
• Business acumen and ability to deliver projects in fast-paced environments
• Client-centric mindset with a passion for continuous improvement