Full Job DescriptionCompany Description
We’re on a mission to help move the businesses that move the world. With over 130 years’ experience, Toll Group, proudly part of Japan Post, operates an extensive global logistics network, covering road, air, sea and rail across 1,200 locations in more than 50 countries.
Job Description
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Solution Developer contributes to the designing, developing, and maintaining of Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI) solutions to achieve the BI & Analytics objectives and goals. A strong focus of the role is the use of BI & Analytics tools and software to develop innovative solutions, report and visualizations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DECISIONS/ LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
Responsible for designing, coding and testing software applications to support BI & Analytics COE activitiesActively drive innovation and change across the solution development team to improve business performanceConduct unit testing and troubleshooting.Craft and execute queries upon request from key business stakeholdersApplying the application of appropriate development toolsSet priorities for projects including equipment and resources to ensure timely delivery of agreed projectsAssist the Build Manager in reporting on the progress against schedule and budget.Assess and communicate risk in relation to solution deliveryIdentify relevant resources for the program of development including third parties where required to deliver project outcomesMonitor and challenge KPIs for vendor performance and identify gaps and areas of service improvementFollow the transition process for build into support from the COEContribute to the standards of BI & Analytics across TollEnsure appropriate governance and compliance in relation to software development activitiesEnsure simplification and repeatability of BI & Analytics reporting toolsFoster an innovative culture and approach across the BI & Analytics COEApply the relevant security and risk management protocols as requiredMaintain solution documentation as appropriateFollow the appropriate release management processes across the Toll IT EnterpriseEnsure all development meets and exceeds business expectations by collaborating across the BI and Analytics community globallyCollaborate with teams to integrate systemsProvide any third level support in post-production as required
PRE-REQUISITES:
At least 5 to 7 or more years of relevant experience in application software developmentDemonstrated successful experience in contributing to a BI & Analytics software development team in a similar sized organisationDemonstrated successful experience in engaging with key business stakeholders to ensure BI & Analytics requirements are being metDeployment of applications in a SaaS / PaaS environmentExperience in COBIT or ITIL best practiceExperience in working within agile environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills in a global environmentExperience in using SQL in report developmentExperience with BI & Analytics presentation layer tools and productsExperience in developing data driven solutions leveraging core data warehouse capabilitiesExperience with data integration techniques and methodologiesKnowledge in open source programming
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in IT, computer science, software engineering, or a related disciplineStrong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint presentation and Word skills
Additional Information
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Communication skillsExcellent consulting skillsStructured thinkingSound problem solving skillsCommercial acumenAbility to work in a global teamStrong skills in time and resource management