Data Warehouse Developer This position description provides an indicative outline of the purpose and key responsibilities and tasks of the role. Title and Reporting Relationships Position title: Data Warehouse Developer Reporting to: Location: Business Intelligence Manager Greenlane / Penrose and other sites as required Purpose of the Role Responsible for data modelling, ETL development, creating and maintaining models within the data warehouse, ensuring high levels of data quality and high performance in the processes and in the availability of data/information. Includes involvement in the information delivery (aka reporting) side of the team. Personnel Dimensions (Employees reporting to this position directly and indirectly) Number of Staff: Direct: 0 Through subordinates: 0 Total: 0 Key Relationships People and organisations both inside and outside of the company that this position would be required to manage relationships with. Internal Stakeholders External Stakeholders Finance WDHB IT Managers and IT Support Staff Northland DHB Procurement CMDHB The executive team ADHB Position in Organisation Key Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes Tasks Stored procedure work as required. ETL /ELT development and maintenance as required. Design and build multidimensional data models / star schemas. Design and build the data presentation layer. Adhoc data analysis, data provision work as required. Adhoc reporting work as required. Adhere to SDLC processes used by the team (eg change management etc). Robust coding practices. Robust ETL / ELT processes. Robust data modelling that adheres to Kimball s data warehouse architecture approach. Robust development of the data presentation layer, marts, cubes etc. Timely and accurate data provided. Reporting work completed when required. Alignment with team structured processes. Dated:January 2014 1
Continuous improvement of the data warehousing environment. Diagnose and resolve data warehouse access and performance issues. Perform data warehouse configuration and performance tuning. Implement and adhere to data management functions. Adhoc work and projects as requested by BI Manager. New improvement initiatives are regularly put in place. Performance gains. Performance gains. Alignment with data management functions used by the team. Adhoc work and projects as requested by BI Manager. Qualification, Experience and Training Requirements What is the typical background required to competently perform the responsibilities of the job? Essential is the minimum acceptable level for entry. Preferred indicates the desirable level, but may also expand on the nature, eg: industry related, level of previous supervisory experience Essential Preferred Bachelor Computer Science or Information System PL/SQL programming and/or stored procedure development (4 years) Understanding of Dimensional Models (4 years) Unix (2 years) Programming languages (4 years) ETL Development with an enterprise ETL Tool (4 years) Data Warehouse (4 years) Working with Star Schemas (4 years) Knowledge or good understanding of BI tools (2 years) Knowledge or good understanding of Cube technology (2 years) Modelling Tools (1 year) Source Control Practice Master in Computer Science or post graduate degree in a related field. Postgress SQL and SQL Server (or Sybase) Kimball s and/or Inmon s Linux Red Hat C++, C#, Java DataStage Parallel Jobs (aka Enterprise Edition), Informatica OBIEE, Netezza, Kimball s architecture Kimball s architecture SSRS, OBIEE, Cognos BI SSAS ERWin or ERStudio or WhereScape Any source control tool (examples: Visual Source Safe, CVS, Subversion, etc) COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE Functional / Technical Making decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with Skills incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make quick decision. Dated:January 2014 2
Technical Learning Learning on the Fly Problem Solving Creativity Priority Setting Time Management Informing Total Quality Management Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge- like internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenges of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything. Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organise people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources. Comes up with lots of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming setting. Spends his/her time and the time of others on what s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus. Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the most important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities. Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individual information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information. Is dedicated to providing organization or enterprise wide common systems for designing and measuring work processes; seeks to reduce variances in organization processes; deliver the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management of data; leverages technology to positively impact quality; is willing to re-engineer processes from scratch; is open to suggestions and experimentation; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes. Dated:January 2014 3
Standing Alone Action Oriented Perseverance Drive for Results Approachability Interpersonal Savvy Will stand up and be counted; doesn t shirk personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; willing to be the only champion for an or position; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment. Enjoys working hard; Is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in resistance or setbacks. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it. Relates well to all kinds of people-up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; get firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect. Peer Relationships Ethics and Values Integrity and Trust Is tolerant with people and process; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgements and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process. Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches. Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn t misrepresent him/herself for personal gains. Dated:January 2014 4
Self Development Is personally committed to and actively work to continuously improve him/her. Understands the different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; work to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits. OPTIONAL: POSITION SPECIFIC POSITION RELATED COMPETENCIES Indicates the specialist skills and behaviour required for the role Diplomacy and Customer Savvy Is used to work in (and advocates) an environment with a tight source control and release process. Is able to manage business conflicts, whilst steering internal customers towards a regionalisation culture and approach Alternatively, candidates with less experience will be considered if they show to have graduated with top grades and/or a post-graduate degree Note: The position needs to reviewed by both parties annually. Signed as current and agreed: Manager Employee Dated:January 2014 5