
BI Developer III
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Hands-on technical ownership of a set of BI and Reporting solutions, including reports, data marts and dashboards, for a part of Apex’s global business. This includes responsibility for the build, run and maintain of these solutions.
- Ensure that BI and Reporting solutions meet performance and security requirements and that outputs are delivered within the defined SLA’s.
- Mentorship of a team of BI Developers and providing technical guidance,
- Model Apex values to your team and comply with all Apex policies and processes.
- Ensure that the team follows best practices for software development, including version control, coding standards, and testing methodologies.
- Stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in BI & Reporting and guide the team in adopting the most suitable methodologies and techniques in a way that integrates with the rest of the Apex Group and its Unified Data Platform.
- Communicate status, risks, and issues with urgency to key business stakeholders.
- Build a “trusted advisor” relationship with your executive and senior management where you understand their business needs and provide technical solutions. You will also present complex findings, insights, and technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner, influencing data-driven decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data engineers, and IT teams, to identify requirements and their potential solutions.
- Membership in the BI and Reporting Design Authority that defines standards, provides technical governance and oversight, and acts as brains trust for our solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related numerically orientated business field.
- Extensive experience (At least 7 years of experience) in Business Intelligence and Reporting, with a proven track record using Power BI and Tableau
- Proficiency with Snowflake data warehousing and integration.
- Proficient experience with SQL, preferably in multiple dialects (e.g. MS SQL Server, Oracle and Snowflake), and familiarity working with relational databases for data extraction and manipulation.
- Best in Class understanding of the principles behind data visualisation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically, analyse complex data, and propose innovative solutions.
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience in leading and managing complex BI and Reporting solutions, projects and teams, ensuring successful outcomes, and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to drive the vision and roadmap for BI & Reporting initiatives, setting technical standards and guiding the adoption of emerging technologies
- Proficiency in cloud security and data protection best practices.
- Proficiency in cloud-based data processing, data lakes, and serverless architectures.
- Active involvement in the BI community through publications, conferences, or open-source contributions.
- Proficiency in SQL Performance optimisation and understanding of the principles behind SQL Optimizers.
- Proficient understanding of data governance, data privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Strong Understanding of scripting languages, such as Python, R, or PowerShell, for both data manipulation and orchestration.