Senior BI Solution Specialist

-The main purpose of this position is to develop and maintain detailed technical designs and ensure alignment of the implementation and maintenance thereof with respect to all business intelligence (BI) solutions across the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). -Detailed Description - Develop detailed technical domain-specific BI technology and solution standards in adherence to, and in line with, enterprise architecture (EA) standards, strategy and product roadmaps. -- Translate business requirements into detailed solution designs and technical specifications, and guide the development of end-to-end BI solutions, ensuring that the implementation adheres to the specifications. - Lead, guide and review various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) to ensure adherence to project-specific solution designs and EA standards. -- Ensure that technology solutions which are production ready meet the defined design specifications and do not impose risks to the SARB. - Continually review BI solution architectures and designs, and provide recommendations for improvement to senior management and relevant stakeholders. -- Keep abreast of industry best practices and technologies, and lead the implementation thereof to design and optimise effective and efficient data solutions. -- Impart knowledge of the technical environment to the product team as well as system developers, database administrators, and infrastructure and EA teams. -- Own and be accountable for the delivery of technical BI solution design workstreams while also mentoring and guiding more junior colleagues. -Job Requirements - a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Management/Technology or an equivalent qualification; -- at least five years’ experience in solutioning, designing and implementing complete BI solutions at an enterprise level; and -- at least five years’ working experience with Oracle Data Integrator (ODI). -The following would be an added advantage: -- TOGAF and ITILv3 certifications; -- experience across the BI platforms, such as Microsoft Power BI Reporting Server and Services, Informatica, Teradata, AWS and Azure; -- proficient in SQL, Oracle and AIX; -- solid experience in translating business requirements into detailed BI designs (conceptual, logical and physical), with a focus on re-usability; -- practical knowledge of software engineering concepts and best practices, including DevOps, DevSecOps, DataOps ; -- familiarity with Time-Series and Graph database types and related technologies (Druid, InfluxDB, Neo4J, etc.); -- ability to scope projects and define workstreams, and effectively lead and mentor more junior colleagues; -- experience in: - ODS, data warehouse, data mart, cube, database technologies and big data design and frameworks; - designing of various schemas (Star schema, Snowflake schema, Fact Constellation schema); - database technologies such Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM Db2 and NoSQL, with a strong knowledge of database fundamentals (normalisation and de-normalisation). -Additional requirements include: -- client/service orientation; -- effective communication skills; -- judgement and decision-making skills; -- service and stakeholder focus; -- drive for results; -- planning and organising skills; -- problem-solving and analytical skills; and -- conceptual thinking skills. -How To Apply -All interested parties are invited to apply. - All the available vacancies will be visible. - Login: -- Is this your first visit to our Job Site? > Register today (Ensure that you include all your qualifications and skills during the registration process.); or -- Already registered on our Job Site? > Already registered? > Login here. -- Select the ‘Date posted’ > ‘Last 6 weeks’ (in the drop-down menu). -- Select the appropriate IRC number to view the full advertisement. reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process. - **The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience. **Ms Sarah Molomo** **Senior Manager: Recruitment and Selection** **Human Resources Department Currency -ZAR -Amount of Travel -Work At Home