Business Intelligence Analyst Developer
@ Discovery

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
ZAR 600,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago

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About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is making people healthier and enhancing lives. The company seeks exceptional individuals who share its values. Its fast-paced environment enables smart, self-driven professionals to excel while driving positive societal change.

About Health Intelligence: Business Intelligence

The Health Intelligence – Business Intelligence unit builds information assets used across various reporting channels. These assets support data scientists, risk analysts, and the data analytics teams with integrated, dynamic reports and dashboards.

Role Overview

An Intermediate BI Analyst Developer bridges the gap between business needs and data-driven solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining BI systems to enhance decision-making.

Key Purpose

Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand KPIs and reporting needs.

BI Solution Development: Design and develop reports, cubes, dynamic or static dashboards using Microsoft reporting tools and other standard platforms. Perform unit testing and SQL scripting on Microsoft SQL, Oracle, and similar platforms.

Data Management: Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across BI platforms following best practices in data governance and security.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units. Provide training, support, and gather feedback to continually improve BI solutions.

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Optimize queries and reports for efficiency, maintain documentation, and stay updated with BI trends, tools, and technologies. Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools
  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts (e.g., star schemas)
  • Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Expertise in Entity-Relationship diagrams and report design
  • Experience with Microsoft SSRS and Power BI

Personal Attributes and Skills

  • Team player with self-motivation
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Mentoring ability

Education and Experience

Degree in Computer Science or IT with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Developer or in a related field.

Employment Equity

Discovery actively encourages applications from people with various disabilities in line with its Employment Equity Plan.

Key skills/competency

  • SQL
  • Data Visualization
  • Microsoft SSRS
  • Power BI
  • Data Warehousing
  • Reporting
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Performance Optimization
  • Technical Documentation
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How to Get Hired at Discovery

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to BI analyst developer skills.
  • Highlight SQL expertise: Emphasize proficiency in SQL and reporting tools.
  • Showcase stakeholder projects: Detail collaboration in previous roles.
  • Prepare for technical tests: Brush up on BI tool functionalities.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL scripting techniques.
Practice Microsoft SSRS report development.
Familiarize with Power BI dashboards.
Study data warehousing principles.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved data challenges.
Explain a successful stakeholder collaboration.
Discuss how you optimize performance.
Share an experience mentoring teammates.

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