Microstrategy developer

Microstrategy DeveloperPosition: 1Location: NYC United StatesFull Time PermanentMandatory SkillsStrong knowledge of quality processes (SDLC, Review, Test, Configuration Management, Release Management, Defect PreventionPreferred/Relevant Skills (Nice to Have)1 Data Extraction, Transformation and Load – knowledge of how to extract, transform and load data; this would also involve obtaining and making available new data sources2 Experience with Sybase IQ Database – Schema Designing and SQL Programming3 Experience in working in Onsite-Offshore environmentSoft Skills1 Good communication (written & verbal English) skills2 Ability to work independently and as part of a teamJob Description:Purpose:1. Should be able to interpret data models and usage of data modeling tools (ERWIN etc)2. Knowledge on new features of the product and performance tuning3. Working knowledge on some RDBMS4. Gather business requirements, elicit technical requirements, prepare report specifications5. Develop reports, cubes, dashboards, scorecards6. Design, develop MSTR reports and integration with enterprise portals, mobile integration, write back to source data based on analysis by the business users, alerts via email, mobiles based on predefined events7. Identify and design common functionality8. Unit, Integration test the developed components9. Promote components across dev, test and production environments10. Provide UAT and Implementation supportRole Description:• Provide support and expertise to the business community to assist with better utilization of Business Intelligence tools and IT solutions, for competitive advantage measures.• Work with project lead and business users to understand requirements, conduct analysis and recommend solution options• Translate customer project requirements into functional and non-functional specifications for BI reports and applications.• Contribute to and support the organization's Business Intelligence strategy• Development and deployment of BI Solutions• Work with internal resources during development phases to ensure appropriate knowledge transfer;• Develop, implement and maintain test strategies and plans• Participate in data governance for Organization's core source systems to ensure reporting requirements can be met• Assist in the development of database and development standardsMicrostrategy ArchitectPosition: 2Location: Warren, NJ, United StatesFull Time PermanentJob Description:1. Gather business requirements, elicit technical requirements, prepare report specifications2. Develop reports, cubes, dashboards, scorecards3. Design, develop MSTR reports and integration with enterprise portals, mobile integration, write back to source data based on analysis by the business users, alerts via email, mobiles based on predefined events4. Working knowledge on some RDBMS5. Identify and design common functionality6. Unit, Integration test the developed components7. Promote components across dev, test and production environments8. Provide UAT and Implementation supportRequirements:1. Experience Level: 9 yrs – 12 yrs of experience in Microstrategy.2. Hands-on development/maintenance experience in Microstrategy 9.3, Knowledge/Experience on enterprise portal integration, mobile integration, write back to source data based on analysis by business users, alerts via mail, mobile based on pre-defined events3. Be able to architect solutions on MSTR platform4. Good conceptual knowledge and working experience on meta data creation, creating report specifications, integration test planning & testing, unit test planning & testing, UAT & implementation support5. Strong knowledge of quality processes (SDLC, Review, Test, Configuration Management, Release Management, Defect Prevention6. Good communication skills and comfortable in interacting directly with clients7. Should be able to interpret data models and usage of data modeling tools (ERWIN etc)8. Knowledge on new features of the product and performance tuning9. Ability to contribute to proposals taking ownership of the BI/DW solutionStrong DW concepts, Strong Analysis skillsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.