Minimum Requirements:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Create and modify high performance Business Intelligence solutions including Business Objects XI software provided through the use of Universe Designer, Web Intelligence, Desktop Intelligence, Crystal and Xcelsius options.
· Contribute to the analysis and the development of recommendations for improvements to the reporting process
· Partner with the LFG Business Intelligence Enterprise Group to ensure successful delivery of the business intelligence solutions and adherence to Best Practices.
· Development and testing of Business Objects universes and associated reports.
POSITION REQUIRED SKILLS:
· BA/BS degree (Computer Science related) with a minimum of five plus years of relevant experience.
· At least 5 years of experience creating Business Objects Universes, Version R3 or later, demonstrated by the successful deployment of reporting solution with a new data warehouse.
· At least 5 years of experience with SAP Business Objects Interactive Analysis (Web Intelligence), Crystal Reports, Advanced Analysis (Voyager), Dashboard Designer (Xcelsius).
· Understanding of Business Objects security, scheduling and distribution strategies, demonstrated by successful implementation of reporting system with report level & report parameter level security, including security for external users using custom built tables and processes.
· Excellent SQL skills using RDBMS databases, including Oracle Database 11g and MS SQL 2000, including complex queries, sub-queries and inner and outer join expertise.
· Experience and advanced understanding of Relational and Data Warehouse DBMS environment, including successful implementation of a new Data Warehouse for a retirement or investment management reporting system.
· Excellent Knowledge of Daily Defined Contribution/Defined Benefit Plan record-keeping, demonstrated by successful implementation of a retirement reporting environment.
· Strong analytical skills required in order to solution complex reporting needs from disparate data sources.
· Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into reporting solution.
· Strong team player with ability to work both independently and as part of a team across multiple locations, a self-starter with minimal direct supervision.
· Proven background improving process quality and providing system automation recommendations and strategies to manage solutions and data efficiently.
· Strong SDLC process knowledge including theWaterfall methodology.
· Willingness to mentor junior staff including best practices for Crystal/BO reporting.
· Effective oral and written communication skills.
· Work in a collaborative setting with other developers, business analysts, and a project management team in a cross location environment.
POSITION PREFERRED SKILLS (NOT REQUIRED):
· Working knowledge of Autosys 11 including scripts design, dependency management and notification processes.
· Good understanding of operating procedures of investment products.
Description:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Create and modify high performance Business Intelligence solutions including Business Objects XI software provided through the use of Universe Designer, Web Intelligence, Desktop Intelligence, Crystal and Xcelsius options.
· Contribute to the analysis and the development of recommendations for improvements to the reporting process.
· Partner with the LFG Business Intelligence Enterprise Group to ensure successful delivery of the business intelligence solutions and adherence to Best Practices.
· Development and testing of Business Objects universes and associated reports