Junior Business Intelligence Developer

University of London ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £18,060 per annum

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Business Intelligence Developer to work with one of our prestigious clients based near Russell Square. This is a full time, internship starting towards the end of February/ early March 2020. About the Job : The Junior Business Intelligence Developer post is part of the Business Intelligence & Development Team. This role is intended as a learning role. It is designed to give the post holder a wide exposure to Business Intelligence and Systems Development within a general informatics environment. The post holder will work under the direction of the BI team and will, where appropriate, be given discrete projects to develop their experience. Key Responsibilities Include Designing, building, testing and maintaining databases, dashboards, reports, portals, and application software Developing interactive analytical reports using BI software (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) Coding using existing tools (e.g. Visual Studio, SQL Server, Git, Jira) across a variety of languages (inc SQL, C#, JavaScript, HTML, VBA, etc) Developing ETL data transformation processes Requirements gathering and technical input into design and development of BI components Supporting thorough testing of BI solutions, creating test scripts and managing user acceptance testing Bug fixing Occasional deputising for the Senior Business Intelligence Analysts Planning and estimation of software design and delivery Adopting continuous integration development practices Experience and Knowledge : This is a learning role with substantial training offered throughout the fixed term, and so substantial work experience is not expected. However, candidates are expected to show a desire and appetite for development work and should be able to reference examples of this. Knowledge of data models and the ability to produce appropriate models using modelling techniques. Knowledge of a relevant database technology such as SQL Server, MySQL, MS Access, Oracle Some knowledge of project management and service management methodology frameworks; approaches and tools such as PRINCE2 and ITIL Knowledge of a programming language, such as C#, VB, VBA, JavaScript, T-SQL, Python Experience of using maths in a technical development environment Apply the maths required to be a BI developer (e.g. algorithms, logic and data structures) work in teams and build relationships Skills and Abilities: The post holder must be able to Design, build and test BI solution components by Writing good quality logical code with sound syntax in at least one language Developing effective user interfaces and reports Linking code to databases and data storage Understanding the structure of queries and programs, testing code, using a debugger and analysing the results Analysing data and creating simple data models and software designs Understand and work effectively at all stages of the development lifecycle and Can use skills to build, manage and deploy code and reports into different environments Understand and use source-control, version control and continuous integration effectively Understand and use coding standards and best-practice as defined by the organisation Create user cases and user stories and understand basic analysis artefacts Understand object-oriented, event driven and procedural programming techniques Respond to the business environment and business issues related to business intelligence development Behaviours and Values : The post holder will exhibit the following behaviours and values: Commitment to assist in the delivery of system solutions, which support HEE in providing high quality, excellent value, efficient and effective services Calmness, flexibility and adaptability in the pursuit of objectives Commitment to adopt Agile and Scrum framework practices A systematic, methodical and sensitive approach to problem solving, taking into account diverse objectives, viewpoints and requirements Equality and diversity in the workplace, with colleagues, and in systems solutions and services Honesty and openness in communicating with colleagues Comfortable working autonomously and in a team to tight and changing deadlines Willingness to learn from colleagues and other professionals Continuous professional development through their behaviour and through team and personal development plans Self-motivation Takes ownership for improving and maintaining a healthy, safe and pleasant work environment leads by example. Actively acts as a role model in own behaviour and fosters an inclusive culture Interprets equality, diversity and rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice Pay rate - £376.25 per week Working hours - Full time 9:00am - 5:00pm