Strong SQL server skills, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS- Power BI is a plusLooking for HEAVIER SQL ppl, less focus on BI.*strong SQL- 7yrs.*architecture exp The Senior BI Data Architect is responsible for providing development support for SQL, SSIS, SSRS and SSAS. The individual will work with other development teams such as MS D365, Power BI to ensure maximum application performance and availability. Must have clear communication and work alongside leadership, project managers, software engineers/architects, application developers (.NET) and end users on database development and modifications. Develops and maintains databases by determining structural requirements, data integration and the means to get to the data, developing and installing solutionsPrimarily responsible for development of SQL data marts, defining database physical structure and ensuring data integrity and functional capabilities. Determines appropriate SQL database structural requirements by analyzing operations, applications, programming; and B.I. project objectives.Conceive long range Data Warehouse picture, maps the systems and interfaces used to manage data, sets standards for data management, analyzes current state and conceives desired future state, and able to emphasize methodology, modeling, and governance.Develops complicated views, stored procedures, implementing appropriate index strategies and query tuning to enhance database performance.Writing complex/ efficient SQL queries for data analysis and profilingDesign/ provide support to create new data models on EDW.Develop SSIS solutions to handle external files, connect to other source SQL Server databases.Develop SSAS cubes, troubleshoot any issues in existing SSAS solutions.Maintains technical documentation for all packages, descriptions of the data and data structures including data definitions, metadata, data models, and data flow diagrams.Works closely with PowerBI developers and SQL DBAs to ensure database performance, by identifying/resolving production and app development issues. Coordinate with SQL DBAs to ensure security and backup policies are implemented and maintained on new objects in accordance with company standards.
Requirements:Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in advanced SQL development for BI.Strong understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence concepts and best practice methodologies.Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in gathering requirements and developing data warehouse solutions for Business Intelligence.Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience with various ETL, metadata and reporting tools.Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for this position.Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience with SQL Server and allied tools.Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with performance tuning & optimization.Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience with source control systems.Experience with data modeling.Experience with guiding development teams on T-SQL coding and best practices.Database administration experience is a plusGood working knowledge of Windows operating systems.Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.PowerBI experience is a plus.