MicroStrategy Developer

Job#: 2073457

Job Description:

#2073457

Type: 7-8 month contract to start

Location: Dallas, Texas or Charlotte, NC

Schedule: 5 days a week onsite

Compensation: $52-65/hr w2

This position requires a senior BI/MicroStrategy developer with strong SQL skills with an understanding of statistics and data management to create data visualization solutions to improve business processes. This job involves planning, designing, coordinating, and developing highly interactive dashboards with built-in guided analytics for various lines of business using shared infrastructure, as well as attending feedback sessions to improve reports. The qualified candidate must be able to support transformational efforts to create the next generation data delivery solutions. Must have a strong background in visual data delivery, interactive design, and SQL with a passion for perfection.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up various data connections on any of our BI tools (MicroStrategy, Tableau).
• Create dashboards and reports using MicroStrategy.
• Manage user accounts and server content.
• Conduct training to educate users on MicroStrategy.
• Design and implement proof of concept solutions and create advanced BI visualizations.
• Able to trouble shoot issues including the ability to query databases using SQL.
• Ability to gather requirements from Stakeholders and translate them into technical requirements.
• Develop impactful presentations and documents, including written training materials.
• Self-starter who works with minimal supervision and the ability to work in a team of diverse skill sets.
• Able to multi-task and work on multiple requests at a time.
• Communicate complex topics to teams through both written and oral communications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of BI report development.
• 5+ years of MicroStrategy experience.
• Tableau experience is a plus.
• Bachelors Degree.
• Experience working in Agile development process and deep understanding of various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proficient with BI visualizations
• Proficient with writing/modifying/executing SQL queries - one or more of MySQL, Oracle, Impala
• Person should be Passionate, Data-centric, and focused individual.
• Desire to resolve issues and dive into potential issues.
• Ability to adapt and continue to learn new technologies is important.
• Strong communication and written skills
• Ability to comprehend customer requests and provide the correct solution.
• Strong analytical mind to help take on complicated problems.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.