Qlik Developer

QlikSense Developer - Lead BI Transformation at a Leading Multinational

Location:
This role can be based in either:

• Staines Office: Located alongside the Finance team, with some IT team members.
• Grantham, East Midlands Office: Located with another IT team.

Work Arrangement:

• Primarily office-based, full-time.
• Potential for the role to shift to a hybrid arrangement due to feedback from current employees, but initially, a willingness to work in-office is essential.

About My Client:
My client is part of a leading multinational food company that has recently consolidated all its European entities under a single Shared Services function. This restructuring aims to streamline operations and improve efficiency across the region. With an annual turnover of £4 billion, they support over 30 individual business units across Europe.

Key Details:
Team Collaboration:

• You'll be joining the BI team in the UK, which includes six developers, four of whom are Qlik Developers, all reporting to the BI Manager.
• Collaborate closely with other IT team members, finance teams, and stakeholders across different business units.

Role Responsibilities:

• Application Support & Development: Provide support for existing QlikSense applications while working closely with business users to understand their reporting needs and develop new solutions.
• Cloud Transition Project: Participate in migrating QlikSense from on-premises to the cloud, a major ongoing initiative. This involves decommissioning older reports and creating optimized, cloud-based replacements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work directly with business users, ensuring clarity in deliverables by translating well-formed requirements into impactful BI solutions.

Technology Stack:

• Primary Tools: Strong experience with QlikSense is essential, as the majority of reporting and analytics solutions are developed using QlikSense.
• Other BI Tools: Experience with Power BI or Tableau is beneficial, and familiarity with Looker is a plus.
• Data Source & Cloud Tools: Experience with data integration from SAP (SAP BW or S/4HANA) is beneficial. Knowledge of Azure technologies like Snowflake, DataFactory, and Databricks is advantageous, as these are being used to support cloud-based initiatives.

Why Join:

• Hands-on Cloud Projects: Get direct experience with cutting-edge cloud technologies, including Azure DataFactory and Databricks, as part of a major BI transformation.
• Career Development: There is a clear path for internal growth, with opportunities to advance into leadership positions within the BI team.
• Global Opportunities: As part of a multinational organization, there are chances to work with global teams across different regions, including the US, Canada, and Brazil, fostering a collaborative internal BI community.

Work Schedule:

• Standard Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Requirements:

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong experience with QlikSense.
  • Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker is a plus.
  • Experience with Azure data services (Snowflake, DataFactory, Databricks) is beneficial.
  • Experience working with SAP data sources is advantageous.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Comfortable supporting existing BI applications and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Learning mindset with a desire to explore new BI tools and methodologies.
  • Willingness to work primarily on-site during the initial phase.

Growth and Career Development:

• Internal Progression: The BI team encourages internal growth, as seen with the current BI lead who was promoted internally.
• Global Opportunities: The role offers a chance to work with BI teams across the globe, collaborating on initiatives involving Azure Databricks, Qlik, and other technologies.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and develop your skills in an evolving BI environment, contact us today to explore this opportunity.

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To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jack Tyrrell, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 02038548637 or send an up to date CV via the link provided.

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