Systems Specialist II Salesforce
Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job CategoryProducts and Technology

Job Details

The Enterprise Data Warehouse Engineer will analyze and evaluate existing and/or proposed systems and devices to process data warehouse data. Provide production support for the data warehouse 24/7. Assist in the development, design, testing and implementation of Business Intelligence solutions.

The engineer will collaborate with team members to resolve issues to assure the successful delivery of BI/DW solutions. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of Business Objects, Informatica, OBIEE, Tidal, Unix/Shell scripting, PL/SQL, Jitterbit and Hadoop knowledge is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Support and enhance existing data warehouse platform by applying system solutions.


* Possess proven skills and sound knowledge of ETL/BI processes and best practices and experience with development activities.


* Applies knowledge and expertise with technology and application development methodologies to perform system analysis techniques, testing, debugging, design, and storage.


* Work with cross-functional teams to identify technology modifications that will impact business processes.


* Provides support of all system/service components, including installation, configuration, maintenance and support.


* Maintain confidentiality with regard to information and data being processed, stored or accessed.


* Provide support of the data warehouse 24/7.


* Support and enhance existing jobs and processes.


* Participate in scheduled production support plan.


* Perform additional duties as assigned.


* Conduct run list reviews, code deployments and post deploy validations following standard software development lifecycle(SDLC).



Required Skills:

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related experience


* 6+ years experience working extensively in setting up Extraction, Transformation and Load (ETL) processes using tools such as Informatica.


* 3+ years of experience in implementing solutions using OBIEE, BI Apps (Financial Analytics) and Oracle database or equivalent BI/reporting platforms.


* System Administration experience with OBIEE, Informatica , Enterprise schedulers or equivalent BI / reporting platforms


* Experience tailoring and extending BI Applications for EBS Financials - General Ledger, AP and AR modules to deliver on customer requirements


* Ability to design, develop, test, install/implement, modify and maintain Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing solutions.


* Strong knowledge of data warehouse concepts, such as star schemas, snowflakes, conformed dimensions, Slowly Changing Dimension Types etc.


* Proven ability to design, implement and understand Dimensional Models/query tools, and Metadata Repositories


* Knowledge of relational database management objects (tables, schemas, indexes, stored procedures, macros), database design principles and data administration standards, and information security terminology.


* Must have strong knowledge of PL/SQL


* Strong Unix Shell Scripting experience


* Experience with large data warehouses and Oracle database environments, including Exadata and Golden Gate replication


* Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment and deliver on commitments in a timely manner


* Excellent organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills


* Able to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships


* Strong ability to multi-task in a very fast paced environment


* Proactive in streamlining tasks and procedures following company standards


* Ability to think out of the box and challenge the norm


* Strong documentation skills with attention to detail


* Interact with various IT teams and business to resolve issues as required



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