Microstrategy Developer

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1 year ago
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Job Description: Senior Microstrategy Developer

Location: UK & Ireland (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months to start with, potential for extension

Daily rate: €negotiable, as per market standard.

Work Mode: Hybrid


Job Summary

Senior Level Data Engineer / Data Analyst who can work independently on Microstrategy Suite, Development, Testing and Implementation of Business Intelligence and Data warehousing solutions.This role involves more than just technical skill, it requires the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, challenge unclear or incomplete requirements, and proactively improve how data is collected, analyzed, and utilized.


Experience and Education Required

At least 8 years of experience as Data Analyst / Data Engineer/Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience in MicroStrategy development

Job Profile:

  • Design and develop the Core Enterprise Reporting objects using MicroStrategy Architect.
  • Create basic Schema Objects i.e. Tables, Attributes, Facts and Hierarchies
  • Support activities for MicroStrategy application across environments.
  • Liaison with MicroStrategy professional services to resolve issues
  • Fine-tune report SQL queries to improve performance.

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Technical Skills:

Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or related role, ideally with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

  • Expertise in designing & developing Dynamic Dashboards & Documents using MicroStrategy Report Services.
  • Experience working with Documents, Dashboards and Dossiers.
  • Experience developing Static and Ad-hoc reports using simple reporting objects
  • Reports development using advanced reporting objects


Behavioral Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with colleagues, clarifying requirements, and conveying analytical results in a meaningful, non-technical manner.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including the willingness to question assumptions, evaluate data quality, and recommend alternative approaches when necessary.
  • A self-directed, resourceful problem-solver who collaborates well with others while confidently managing tasks and priorities independently.

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