Microstrategy Developer

Description

Data Services is seeking a MicroStrategy Developer, to lead project delivery and production support for a suite of MicroStrategy BI/Analytics applications. Responsibilities Include Provide proactive Production support for MicroStrategy and other BI/Analytics applications by resolution of issues in a timely manner. Develop reports and Dashboards to monitor BI applications providing insight on usage patterns and recommend application/system improvements. As a Senior MicroStrategy Developer, lead BI design and development activities, identify risks and recommend risk mitigation plans. Interact with business teams and other stakeholders to understand and recommend BI solutions to meet diverse, complex business needs. Manage and track action items, issues, and risks associated with a suite of applications. Follow up on items with appropriate parties to ensure their resolution and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion. Define/develop implementation strategy for newly released features of MicroStrategy tool and/or MicroStrategy version upgrades. Recommend, implement and adhere to industry wide BI best practices and drive for changes to existing processes and/or procedures for the betterment of the organization. Work with software vendors to open defects, log issues and seek resolutions and/or patches. Work with other Technology Services teams during Infrastructure and/or software upgrades and perform impact analysis. Recommend and establish governance and control around selfservice BI/Analytics considering the evolution of BI Industry's best practices. Basic Requirements Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT related experience Minimum 4 years of current and handson experience with the MicroStrategy tool and demonstrated expertise with complex and high volume Datamarts with Star Schema and Type 2 dimensions. Minimum 4 years of current and handson experience in developing interactive dashboards Demonstrated experience delivering solutions to stringent SLAs for report performance Thorough knowledge of all capabilities of the MicroStrategy Suite including the following Dimensional Modeling, Architect, Developer, Enterprise Manager, Cube Advisor, Cube creation/management/automation, Integrity Manager, Object Manager, Distribution Services, Transactional services, Narrowcast, Visual Insight, Mobile. Experience with MicroStrategy SDK a plus. Demonstrated delivery of multiple complex projects Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines Demonstrated partnership with business clients and value proposition of projects/portfolio. Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent customer service skills Experience working with dedicated and matrixed resources Ability to establish / build cross divisional relationships / collaboration Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and Sr. management on both the business and IT sides. Preferred Skills Experience as a MicroStrategy consultant MicroStrategy Certified Developer Experienced Agile team member using a Scrum methodology Understanding of the secondary mortgage industry. Experience with Agile development Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services, SAS. Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, OBIEE