[Remote] Data Operations BI Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 1st Central is a market-leading insurance company that focuses on utilizing smart data and technology. They are seeking a Data Operations BI Developer to maintain and monitor the performance of their data warehouse, develop new processes, and enhance existing ones for accurate reporting and informed decision-making across business areas. Responsibilities • You’ll produce timely and accurate information and reports for management decision-making purposes • You’ll maintain SAS & SQL queries and Power BI Dashboards that can be utilised within the BI environments • You’ll liaise with other departments to understand their requirements from the systems and BI reports, particularly in relation to live issues • You’ll assist in the identification of root causes and fixes for major incidents where required • You’ll create and update technical documentation and follow business processes • You’ll work closely and engage directly with the business when needed for requirements gathering • You’ll participate in designing system data models, data integrations and automated data management solutions • You’ll performance monitor the data and reporting platforms • You’ll identify and feedback any potential improvements to new and existing reporting BI solutions • You’ll facilitate knowledge sharing and engage effectively with third party providers • You’ll work effectively within the Data Governance and Data Quality Frameworks • You’ll ensure compliance with company and other relevant standards / regulations at all times (Including TCF) • You’ll adhere to all development and operational processes and standards within the team, identifying and proposing opportunities for improvement where appropriate Skills • Strong skills in PySpark, Python, SQL, Power BI and SAS • Solid experience in cloud data technologies, preferably Azure • Ability to work on own initiative with strong problem-solving skills • Expert in data reporting and visualisation using Power BI with strong query and DAX skills • Extensively familiar with ETL (Extraction, Transformation & Load), data warehousing and business intelligence tools • Strong programming experience is required, particularly SQL • Experience in Microsoft data components including Azure Analysis Services & Azure SQL Data Warehouse (Synapse Analytics) • Working with a customer focus within a commercial environment • Experience of working with large data sets in an enterprise environment • Experienced working in a structured development environment (preferably Agile) • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems • Data exploration, cleansing and preparation • Strong knowledge of data structures and operational data sources • Knowledge of Data Warehousing principles • Understanding of the metrics used to analyse motor insurance • An understanding of software development lifecycles • Experience of testing tools and performance monitoring • Excellent SQL and Power BI skills • Solid experience in cloud data technologies preferably Azure • Ability to work on own initiative • Problem solving skills, especially the ability to develop efficient solutions to BI problems • Good communication skills, both verbal and written • Strong IT skills • An organised and pro-active approach • Logical thinker with solid reasoning ability • Commercially and operationally focussed • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team • Self-motivated and enthusiastic • A flexible approach and positive attitude • Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy • Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business • Understanding or experience of Agile, Waterfall, and Software Development Life Cycles • SAS programming skills • Mathematical, Statistical or Computing qualification • Microsoft Certified qualifications • Insurance or Financial services background • Good experience of motor insurance products • Good general insurance knowledge • Knowledge of FCA requirements (including TCF) Company Overview • 1st CENTRAL offer a 5 Star Defaqto rated car insurance product. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.1stcentralinsurance.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job