Back-end developer / Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist

‘The goal is to turn data into information and information into insight’

The Enterprise Information Management team of Thales in the Netherlands is looking for an experienced BI specialist to further professionalize information management.

About the job

Thales in the Netherlands has committed to the objective to become a ‘data-driven company’, where facts and unambiguous information are leading in decision making.

We are looking for an experienced ETL Back-End Power BI Developer to design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and reporting solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ETL processes, database management, and Power BI development, with a passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights.

You will be responsible for gathering the requested business information and designing clear dashboards for our internal customer, the business user. At the start of the week, you check the sprint backlog to see what tasks are assigned to you. You align with the product owner and business analyst of the team and you are in touch with the business user to sharpen the information specifications. Together with the solution architect and data manager, you investigate which data is required to build the dashboard and together you determine how much time it will take to extract and validate the data. You are capable of executing ETL activities yourself. In the meantime, you start designing one component of the new dashboard in PowerBI. At the end of the sprint, which takes two weeks, you deliver the new component of the new dashboard, and in the next sprint you will extend your work with a new component.

You play an important role in the internal digital transformation journey of Thales in the Netherlands. There is a lot of work to be done; you are a ‘go-getter’ and consider this assignment, which we accepted as a team, to be a journey full of chances and possibilities. You are flexible and know how to work around challenges along the way. You are someone who dares to challenge the status quo and someone who brings new energy to our team. Also, you have strong communication skills and you know to address different audiences. You will work in a hybrid mode; at least two days a week from our offices in Huizen, and at least one day a week from our offices in Hengelo.

About you

We are looking for a candidate with a balanced mix of technical and soft skills:

Technical Skills:

ETL Development:

• Experience with ETL tools like SSIS, Talend, or Azure Data Factory.
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes: data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Experience with data cubes, preferably SSAS tabular
• Ability to optimize ETL pipelines for performance and scalability.

Database Management:

• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases like SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.
• Experience with data modeling and database design (e.g., star schema, Kimball).
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools

Power BI:

• Proficient in developing reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Experience with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
• Familiarity with Power BI Service: publishing, managing, and sharing reports.
• Ability to connect and integrate Power BI with various data sources.

Programming and Scripting:

• Experience with languages like SQL or Python for advanced data manipulation.
• Scripting for automation (e.g. PowerShell).

Data Integration:

• Knowledge of REST APIs and integrating external data sources.
• Understanding of data formats like JSON, XML, and CSV.

Soft Skills:

As a person:

• Holds a relevant Bachelor degree in IT, Business & Data Management or Data Management & BI.
• Proactive, flexible, a go-getter, and enthusiastic.
• Contribute to the improvement of our BI work processes.

Analytical Thinking:

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot data and reporting issues.

Communication:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ability to explain technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Good understanding of the Dutch and the English language.

Project Management:

• Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.

Additional Desired Skills:

• Understanding of Oracle and / or PTC Windchill.
• Understanding of data governance and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR).
• Understanding of low code application development (e.g. Mendix).

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

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