Lead Data Warehouse Developer Band 8a

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1 Lead Data Warehouse Developer Band 8a Job Title: Team: Directorate: Band: Responsible to: Accountable to: Base: Lead Data Warehouse Developer Business Intelligence Operations 8a Data Warehouse and Security Manager Head of Business Intelligence - Development Jubilee House, Leyland, Preston Context Take a lead role in the development of complex data structures & data models to support the CSU s Data Warehouse and related systems. The post holder will act as the lead developer within the Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Team, and will be responsible for the delivery of well designed, high performance products. This includes responsibility for overall management, design, performance and delivery of database structures, data capture & loading systems, processing models, and data outputs including standardised data models and cubes, as well as the line management of a small team of developers. The post holder will work closely with the Senior DBA in developing, maintaining & optimising data models and processing & storage plans. In addition the post holder will be expected to work closely with the BI development team to support rapid product development & deployment, and with other CSU BI customers, both internal and external, to drive targeted product development. Role and Responsibilities Work proactively to identify and prioritise solutions that improve the Business Intelligence service of the CSU Responsibility for the design, implementation, testing, deployment and support of data models, storage plans, optimisation strategies, design of data cubes and other data outputs to support the BI product Design, create, implement and update reference tables as and when required Design and produce thorough and detailed test plans and scripts which are adopted prior to the release of new and / or updated data sets Working alongside other developers and business intelligence analysts in carrying out testing activities

2 Work with the senior DBA in troubleshooting & optimising SQL Server and SharePoint in terms of data access and retrieval Proactive in suggesting improvements and amendments to existing BI products, tools, database structures, queries, reports, etc. and responsibility for implementing any changes Maintain & develop complex ETL processes using SSIS Maintain & develop multidimensional cubes using SSAS and MDX programming Support the analytical teams in the development of complex SSRS reports and PowerPivot solutions Support the rollout of the Tableau BI Visualisation tool, designing efficient & consistent data models to support Tableau based reporting Work closely with the DSCRO & Processing Unit teams to develop efficient flows of processed datasets into the Data Warehouse Line management and mentoring of the DW team, potentially across multiple geographical sites Assist in upgrades and enhancements of the BI SharePoint solution Fully document all reports and systems developed Recommend, implement and manage change control and source control procedures for the wider development team Act as a technical expert and reference point for wider technical queries Manage, prioritise and allocate work within the DW team Deliver technical tutoring & training to other members of the DW & wider development teams Communicate complex ideas to lay audiences at all levels Assume responsibility for existing complex data structures and processes with a view to their optimisation and further development Conduct critical reviews of existing solutions with a view to achieving simplification and/or performance increases Ensure compliance with current Information Governance regulations, particularly in relation to the storage & processing of patient identifiable data Contribute to the maintenance & development of the BI system security model Keep up to date with the latest technical advances within the agreed technical specialisms Suggest changes to the team processes and approach to bring about improvements in the team s ability to deliver Demonstrate/present potential solutions to customers, identifying additional requirements and changes Assume technical ownership of a number of live systems & processes and be responsible for deciding the technical approach for changes, as well as proactively raising technical issues with the system QA the work of other members of the development team, and recommend corrections and/or improvements as required

3 Person Specification Lead Data Warehouse Developer Supporting Evidence In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification. Factor Essential Desirable Assessment* Education / Qualifications Degree in either IM&T or management or equivalent (5 years) experience. Specialist qualification in an IM&T related area. Mathematics and statistics to advanced level. /C C Skills & Experience Minimum of 3 years non-academic experience of which at least 3 years must be in a senior information role in a multiprofessional complex organisation. Experience of SharePoint administration and development. Experience of leading a team. Evidence in design, code, test, correction and documentation of large and/or complex information systems from both explicit and implicit specifications, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result. Experience of taking part in reviewing of own work and leading reviews of colleagues' work. Evidence of design & operation of large scale, complex data models & processing procedures Experience of the full set of Microsoft Business Intelligence technologies. Proven track record for ownership and completion of tasks and self-management of parallel activities. Knowledge In depth and thorough specialist knowledge of the full set of Microsoft Business Intelligence technologies: ASP.NET programming.

4 Factor Essential Desirable Assessment* MS SQL Server 2008R2, 2012 MS SSIS MS SSAS MS SSRS Complex relational database systems Data management techniques. Advanced keyboard skills and the ability to manipulate highly complex data accurately and at speed. Proven ability to transfer and develop skills and knowledge in new technical areas at short notice. Ability to translate complex technical problems both verbally and in written form to a range of business and technical audiences, including senior management and novice users. Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 to an advanced level. NHS datasets, data standards and information processes. Project management methodology, Prince 2. SharePoint 2010 administration and development. Microsoft PowerView. Source control / team working products, e.g. SubVersion, TFS, Git Equality and Diversity Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Other An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Proactive, responsive and determined to succeed, with a good understanding of the need for procedures and how to implement these effectively in a high-pressure environment. Manages team work allocation effectively to prioritise competing demands. Able to maintain an effective overview of potential technical risks before they become issues. Develops and communicates a clear sense of direction keeping business focus in mind. Makes recommendations for the sake of the business not for the sake of new technologies.

5 Factor Essential Desirable Assessment* Able to plan specialist and highly technical activities. Manages own time effectively to prioritise competing demands working with minimal supervision. Able to identify and grasp complex technical issues arising from business plans and user specifications and able to communicate these issues to technical and non-technical staff in a clear and unambiguous way. Good self-management with an eye for detail and ability to track issues and prioritise when under pressure. Travel to meetings at other geographical bases within the CSU. *Assessment will take place with reference to the following information A = Application form, I = Interview, C = Certificate