Hi, *Job Description – Business Objects \ Data Warehousing – Architect (2 position)*
The primary role of the *FMS Query and **Business Objects \ Data Warehousing - Architect** *is to: · Identify end user data access and reporting needs and help business users towards defining detail requirements. · Analyze data and reporting requirements to recommend and design solutions through the creation of appropriate database structures, reports and query structures. · Gain proficiency with FISA and FMS application data models and data dependencies to provide the best possible assistance to business users and owners in their data access needs. · Design and develop new reporting structures, BO universes, reports and queries to support the business data access needs of the FMS project as well as FISA and city agency personnel. · Adopt creative approach methodology in troubleshooting BO & Data Warehousing environment issues, assist end user queries in a timely manner, proactively address and appraise management of any technical issues. · Review and Identify any pitfalls in the ETL or Warehouse designing, troubleshoot any data load, data integrity and schema designing issues, and suggest improvements over any existing designs. · Review technical designs for FMS BO reporting solutions, identify and be able to remedy any design related issues, independently come up with better design strategies and solutions. · Work collaboratively with larger groups and diversified teams as necessary, should be extremely comfortable working in a large information technology environment, and be capable of independently building partnerships with diversified business and technical teams. · Strong understanding of the Data Warehousing Architecture is expected, in order to troubleshoot and recommend appropriate design improvements, should be capable of redesigning the business data structure and relational models. · Very strong Business Objects reporting background in designing & developing complex Reports and Universes is a must. Major emphasis is laid in Business Intelligence \ reporting areas. Hands on development experience a must. Collaborate with vendor query and reporting team to assure that requirements and timelines are met. As a party responsible for the design, creation and review of reporting strategies, the *FMS Query and **Business Objects \ Data Warehousing - Architect* will participate in the design, development, testing and implementation of reporting structures required to support end users of the FMS project systems. Additionally, will be responsible for interacting with FISA’s development Vendors from an oversight perspective, as well as interacting with different levels throughout the organization: developers, architects, business analysts and business owners. The *FMS Query and **Business Objects \ Data Warehousing - Architect* will perform the following tasks: · Develop and maintain reporting structures including Oracle tables and other structures, Business Objects Universes and related structures, SQL queries and reports to support the needs of the FMS project as well as on-going needs of business owners. · Work closely with vendor’s query and reporting team as well as FISA’s internal reporting organization to ensure a compliant and consistent reporting strategy and environment. · Provide guidance and leadership to business staff and other FISA staff members in the use of query and reporting tools. · Assist in the establishment and maintenance of query and reporting environments. · Responsible for participating in the design, development, testing, implementation and support of required reporting structures, queries and reports to support needs of the FMS project, FISA organization and other involved city agencies. · Maintain detailed documentation for query and reporting design and development for the FMS project. · Should be willing to work independently as a self starter, with minimal direction. · Perform extensive business requirements analysis, should be capable of capturing business requirements and write detailed Technical Design documents · Review technical code, test scenarios, test scripts and proactively address any gaps and identify any potential pitfalls. · Work with the FISA FMS reporting staff to provide detailed insight into improvising processes and build efficiencies as applicable. *Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * · Diverse understanding of, and proficiency with end to end Business Intelligence systems architecture including Data Warehousing, ETL and Reporting (specifically with Business Objects). · Strong hands-on development experience working with Business Object versions 6.5* *, XI R2/R3 and above (critical). Proficient in analyzing data and reporting requirements for the design of BO Universes and underlying database structures. · Strong command in Business Objects architecture, BO SDK Development experience and related 3rd-party software technologies · Excellent hands-on proficiency with Oracle SQL, SQL Server, PL/SQL *( *DB2 a plus), AIX, shell scripting, XML. · 3 + years experience is using reporting data warehouse or data mart (star schema, snowflake). · Must have excellent business analysis skills, able to interact with senior business staff to derive and interpret business needs (Critical) · Must have strong communication skills and a proficiency for detailed documentation. · Must have excellent understanding of ETL processes and data conversion methods. Experience with Pervasive Data Integrator (PDI) or similar ETL REQUIRED. * * · Proficient in understanding and reviewing ETL workflows, Data Warehousing architecture & design, exposure to data modeling is a Plus. · Development experience in areas of Microsoft and Java technologies is a plus but not required. · Should be capable of wearing multiple hats, balance multiple tasks at hand. High level flexibility is required to be able to quickly adapt to management directions, to address any ongoing or changing business needs. (Critical) · We are looking for a senior level, mature individual that can lead and take on responsibility with little or no oversight. *Experience: * · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. · Provided reporting system development as a hands-on developer/architect. *Education: * BA in Computer Science, or related field from a nationally accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. Thanks & Regards, Kumar *Sunmerge Systems Inc.* 15 Corporate Place South, Suite # 430 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Tel: 201 377 5953 Fax: 732.981.0405 www.sunmergesystems.com *[email protected]*
