BI Engineer

The Takealot Group is a leading South African online retailer, including Takealot.com and Mr D.
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
E-Commerce
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Description For BI Engineer

The Takealot Group, a leading South African online retailer, is seeking a highly talented BI Engineer to join their team. As a BI Engineer, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders to determine business intelligence, reporting, and data analysis needs. You'll design and document dashboards, alerts, and reports, while also serving as a data modeller and steward.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading BI analytical projects implementing new BI software tools (Google Big Query, Looker)
  • Working on complex, cross-functional enterprise BI solutions
  • Evaluating stakeholder needs and providing appropriate solutions
  • Participating in planning, design, development, and testing of BI solutions
  • Reviewing data pipelines and test plans
  • Researching and developing best practices for reports and dashboards
  • Providing guidance and training to team members

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Management (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of Business Analysis or related technical experience
  • 3+ years experience with BI reporting tools, SQL, and Data Warehousing
  • Proficiency in working with large data sets and business models
  • Python experience (advantageous)
  • E-commerce experience (advantageous)

Takealot Group offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning. Benefits include a flexible remuneration package, hybrid working model, mentorship program, staff discounts, and access to the latest tech tools.

Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Apply now to be part of the extraordinary team at Takealot Group!

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For BI Engineer

  • Lead BI analytical projects implementing new BI software tools (Google Big Query, Looker)
  • Work on complex, cross-functional enterprise BI solutions
  • Evaluate internal and external stakeholder needs to provide appropriate solutions
  • Participate in planning, design, development, and testing of BI solutions
  • Provide input to the development of information quality metrics
  • Review data pipelines and test plans
  • Research and provide input on new tools, frameworks, and processes
  • Develop best practices for reports and dashboards deployments
  • Provide guidance, training, and problem-solving assistance to team members
  • Provide subject matter expertise for key BI core functions

Requirements For BI Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Management (or 8+ years equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 5 years of Business Analysis or related technical experience
  • Minimum 3 years experience using BI reporting tools (e.g. Looker, QlikView, Tableau, Microsoft BI)
  • Minimum 3 years SQL experience
  • Minimum 3 years Data Warehousing experience
  • High proficiency in working with large data sets and business models
  • Knowledge of one or more business functional areas
  • Ability to understand customer's business needs and translate them into dev requirements
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to collaborate with other team members

Benefits For BI Engineer

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Flexible remuneration package
  • Hybrid working model
  • Mentorship programme
  • Access to online learning platforms
  • Social events
  • Staff discount
  • Birthday leave
  • Latest tech equipment
  • Counselling and support services
  • Free parking

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