Senior Developer

Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we would encourage all applicants to submit as soon as possible.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed 

Expected start date: As soon as possible

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the ITS Division at the University of Sussex and become an essential part of a team driving the University’s most exciting and impactful initiatives. If you are a committed Senior Developer with a passion for data warehousing, business intelligence and reporting, this role is for you. You will spearhead the BI development team and look after all technical aspects of Business Intelligence and reporting across projects and the supporting BAU functions. You will work closely with a technical team of Architects, Developers, and Test analysts to drive delivery while engaging with stakeholders at all levels across the University. If you thrive in large, complex, technology-driven environments and have a proven track record in data warehousing and reporting, join us in shaping the future of our technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Lead the BI Development Team.
• Coordinate tasks and activities among team members to ensure alignment with milestones.

Data Modelling:

• Support the Data Architect with the design and implementation of the data architecture.
• Develop data models that support efficient data storage, retrieval, and reporting.
• Ensure data models align with the overall architecture.

ETL Processes:

• Design, develop, and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure accurate and efficient data integration.
• Implement best practices for ETL processes to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot ETL processes to ensure timely data availability.

Database Management:

• Manage and optimise the data warehouse environment, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Implement database security measures to protect sensitive information.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Develop and implement reporting solutions to meet the needs of various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Create and maintain dashboards and analytical tools that provide data insights.
• Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and meet the needs of end-users.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather and understand reporting requirements.
• Engage with end-users to gather feedback and refine reporting solutions.
• Communicate progress, issues, and solutions to stakeholders effectively.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement data validation and verification processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Conduct regular reviews and testing of data warehousing and reporting solutions.

Michael Nickson on m.nickson@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.

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