Senior Developer- BI

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>Senior Developer- Business Intelligence</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Spanning the historic streets of the &#8220;city of dreaming spires,&#8221; the University of Oxford has been ranked the world&#8217;s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you&#8217;ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges&#8212;from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions&#8212;and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Senior Developer &#8211; Business Intelligence</strong> to join us on a <strong>permanent basis</strong> within our IT Services department.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>The Department</strong>&#160;</div><br> <div>IT Services plays a pivotal role in supporting the University&#8217;s digital infrastructure, providing robust technology solutions that underpin world-class research, teaching, and administration. The Data Reporting, Architecture, and Modelling team focuses on architecting and managing data platforms that enable effective decision-making across the University. Within this team, the Business Intelligence (BI) group supports the University&#8217;s central Data Warehouse, ensuring timely, reliable access to critical information while providing technical leadership to innovative BI projects that enhance data-driven insight and analysis.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:</div><br> <ul><br> <li><strong>38 days of annual leave</strong> to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.</li><br> <li>One of the most <strong>generous maternity and adoption leave schemes</strong> in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.</li><br> <li>A commitment to <strong>hybrid and flexible working</strong> to suit your lifestyle.</li><br> <li>An excellent <strong>contributory pension scheme</strong>.</li><br> <li><strong>Affordable and sustainable commuting options</strong>, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.</li><br> <li>Access to a <strong>vibrant community</strong> through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div>As a <strong>Senior Developer &#8211; Business Intelligence</strong>, you will take a leading role in the design, development, and maintenance of the University&#8217;s BI solutions, built on the Microsoft BI technology stack. You&#8217;ll work closely with analysts, developers, and end users to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet the complex data needs of the University.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>In this role, you will be responsible for developing robust <strong>ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes</strong>, ensuring the effective movement of data from various source systems into the University&#8217;s Data Warehouse. You&#8217;ll lead the design, coding, and testing of BI solutions, ensuring they are well-documented, reliable, and fit for purpose.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Beyond technical development, you&#8217;ll act as a key source of expertise in the BI team, supporting and mentoring colleagues, promoting best practices, and ensuring high-quality support for production systems. With access to cutting-edge BI technologies, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skill set as we progress the migration of out on-premise Data Warehouse to the Microsoft cloud.</div><br> <div>&#160;<br> <br>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional with:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>A degree in a computing or IT-related subject or equivalent professional experience.</li><br> <li><strong>Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft BI stack</strong>, including <strong>SQL Server</strong>, <strong>T-SQL</strong>, and <strong>SSIS</strong>.</li><br> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong>Data Warehousing principles</strong> and experience developing ETL processes.</li><br> <li>A solid understanding of the <strong>full software development lifecycle</strong>, including design, development, and support of production systems.</li><br> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>To apply, please upload:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>A <strong>covering letter/supporting statement</strong></li><br> <li>Your <strong>CV</strong></li><br> <li>The details of <strong>two referees</strong></li><br> </ul><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The <strong>closing date</strong> for applications is 12 noon on the week commencing <strong>03&#160;February 2025.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Interviews</strong> will take place on the week commencing <strong>10 February</strong>, and will be held either face to face or virtually.</div> </div>