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  • ID
    #8911873
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    Depends on Experience
  • Source
    Capricorn Systems, Inc.
  • Date
    2021-01-29
  • Deadline
    2021-03-30
 
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Job Title: Senior MicroStrategy Programmer Analyst

Location: Orlando, FL

Duration: Permanent Hire

Hiring Manager Notes:
  • Candidates who have functionality experience within

    MicroStrategy along with a strong understanding of complete product architecture is needed.
We are seeking individuals who have experience with the following:
  • Dashboarding with Dossiers and Visualizations
  • Distribution Services
  • Workstation
  • Platform Analytics (Not required)
  • Library and MicroStrategy Office
  • Transactional Services.
  • We would love to have someone with

    MicroStrategy version 2020 experience but at least should have worked in the

    2019 version.

Required Technical Skills:
  • 5+ years of programming/analysis experience
  • Minimum of

    3+ years' experience with developing complex

    MicroStrategy data models and reports in a large organization
  • Strong understanding of

    BI, reporting, and data warehouse
  • Hands-on experience with

    installing and upgrading MicroStrategy environment
  • Familiarity with full-suite of

    MicroStrategy Administrator products -

    Object Manager, Command Manager, User Manager, Distribution services.
  • Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, with a strong ability to quickly learn and comprehend business processes and problems in order to effectively develop technical solutions.
  • Work with all levels of development from analysis through implementation and support.
  • Experience programming in

    SQL, including analyzing and debugging
  • Strong understanding of financial concepts and data analysis.
  • Demonstrated competency in designing, developing, and testing complex applications or components.
  • Demonstrated competency in accurately identifying the scope of work and detailed schedule estimates.

Job Description:
  • The

    Senior Programmer Analyst - MicroStrategy will provide technical expertise in developing and maintaining business intelligence applications.
  • Create technical design specifications from business/functional requirements.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to clarify system requirements as appropriate.
  • Configure, program/create business intelligence functionality, and unit test development work to ensure quality.
  • Work within the client's SDLC methodology and adhere to technical architecture standards.
  • Proactively identify potential problems and issues and actively communicate and manage issues to resolution.
  • Work closely with multiple functional areas providing assistance to users to effectively leverage the client Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence platform.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with key stakeholders and other project team members to understand and prioritize functional requirements and information needs.
  • Participate in the development of functional requirements and design specifications as appropriate.
  • Develop, create, and document technical specifications and designs from which applications and/or technical solutions can be developed that satisfy requirements and envisions potential future requirements and business needs to ensure solutions are flexible and extensible.
  • Provide development and technical expertise to ensure business intelligence solutions (applications) function according to business and technical requirements.
  • Ensure that all solutions, technical configurations, and other work products are thoroughly unit-tested prior to delivery.
  • Participate in system/integration testing as appropriate. Perform reviews and other QA steps as requested.
  • Adhere to client SDLC and technology architecture requirements. Contribute to architecture design principles and standards as appropriate.
  • Proactively identify and communicate potential problems and issues to project team members/leaders. Proactively identify alternatives and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate project status and work estimates (ETCs) are always reported /communicated to project leaders/managers in a timely fashion. Develop detailed project and task estimates as needed.
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure issues are analyzed, discussed, and resolved.
  • Consistently enhance skills and job knowledge by researching new technologies, software products, analytical methods, and trends.
  • Provide for thorough and accurate MicroStrategy product and application administration to ensure the data warehouse platform is properly managed.
  • Work closely with the end-user community in an internal customer support role, answering procedural and data questions, assisting users with report development and use of the MicroStrategy tools, and working with developers to trouble-shoot and support production systems. May include leading projects and investigating and resolving complex issues.
  • Maintain and modify existing projects, applications, and reports as required. This includes being on call to support production systems.
  • Train functional users in the use of MicroStrategy Web, Desktop, and Dossier as needed to effectively leverage the data warehouse and business intelligence platform.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in IT related discipline or equivalent experience (BS / BA in MIS, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics or Engineering)

Other Key Qualifications:
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and follow through to implementation/resolution.
  • Resolve end-user reporting problems through collaboration with both technical and functional personnel in a team environment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
  • Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Understanding of MicroStrategy architecture and application performance tuning
  • Experience working with large datasets
  • Experience with large database systems (Oracle preferred)
  • Experience with PL/SQL Developer
  • Experience with advanced analytics tools (Alteryx, R, Python)
  • Knowledge of restaurant or retail business

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