BI & Data Architect

Our global end user client are looking for a BI & Data Architect to join their EMEA team. The role will be largely home based, with travel to meet project teams based in the UK and also within Europe (around 25% of the time). The winning candidate will have at least 5 years’ of proven Data Warehouse and BI design and development experience in a Senior/Lead Developer role.

Key Skills:

• General understanding of Data Warehouse and BI principles and their best practises
• Proven Data Warehouse and BI design and development experience (5 years+) as a lead developer and designer in charge multiple software projects
• BI experience of AX versions 2009 and 2012 or higher
• Expert knowledge of: Microsoft SQL Development tools, Microsoft BI Application stack (SSAS, SSRS), AX Application stack (AOS, SSIS), Microsoft Server platform (Windows and Active Directory) and Microsoft SharePoint, Power View, Power Pivot
• Experience of implementing BI and Data Warehouse in other ERP systems
• Business requirements analysis
• Understanding of Dynamics AX architecture
• Knowledge of table structures for relevant modules

Main Duties

• Harmonize the business requirements during the Analysis phase with EMEA BI Solution
• Technical Work stream documentation
• Participate in relevant focus groups and process owner network meetings and workshops
• EMEA BI policy documentation
• Appropriate Security implementation for the Data Warehouse and BI Solution
• Advise on best practice within the Data Warehouse and BI solution
• Definition of BI policies
• Conduct or facilitate functional workshops
• Liaise with external service providers on issues relevant to the work stream
• Help coordinate cross-functional requirements
• Assist in design and review of change requests
• Provide 3rd line support to business users
• Assist with root cause investigations and problem management resolution
• Facilitate the change management process for requirements within the work stream
• Participate in Business Process Owners Network for relevant area(s) of expertise