BI Developer I or II - Remote

at  USAble Life

When it comes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and employees, USAble Life is always ready. We are a diverse group of individuals working together to go the extra mile. Through our DEI initiatives, employees feel empowered to bring their talents and voice to our culture.
Our passion for delivering the best products is matched only by our passion for our people. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others which extends beyond our office walls. USAble Life has a long tradition of supporting our communities, and we’re proud of the fact that our employees share that commitment.
We have been recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in Arkansas, Florida, and Hawaii. You’ll be rewarded with opportunities for personal and professional development and opportunities for advancement. This, coupled with our engaging culture and a comprehensive benefits package, ensures we are committed to our employees.
Check out how we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required in order to collaborate closely with the business
• Competent skills writing SQL queries in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or other industry leading RDBMS
• Ability to create reports and dashboards using Microsoft Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI, Business Objects, Cognos, or other reporting tools
• Ability to create ETL processes using Microsoft Integration Services, Informatica, or other data integration tools
• Experience writing effective technical specifications or other documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with a wide range of audiences and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Ability to perform basic problem solving and apply critical thinking, deductive reason and inductive reasoning to identify solutions

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Information Technology or related field or curriculum and/or experience aligning with required skills.
• 1+ years of IT experience.
• Or, equivalent military experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in related field or professional certification in relevant area
• IT related experience in the Health or Ancillary Insurance industry
• Experience developing solutions using a reporting or ETL tool
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement dimensional data models

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required in order to collaborate closely with the business
• Strong skills writing SQL queries in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or other industry leading RDBMS
• Strong skills creating reports and dashboards using Microsoft Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI, Business Objects, Cognos, or other reporting tools
• Competent skills creating ETL processes using Microsoft Integration Services, Informatica, or other data integration tools
• Exposure to designing and maintaining OLAP cubes and data models using Microsoft Analysis Services or other tools
• Exposure to dimensional data modeling and data warehousing methodologies
• Experience writing effective technical specifications or other documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with a wide range of audiences and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work within time constraints and manage multiple tasks against critical deadlines
• Ability to perform basic problem solving and apply critical thinking, deductive reason and inductive reasoning to identify solutions

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology or related field or curriculum and/or experience aligning with required skills. .
• 2+ years of related IT experience
• Or, equivalent military experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in related field or professional certification in relevant area
• IT related experience in the Health or Ancillary Insurance industry
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops BI reports, dashboards and ETL processes based on specified requirements
• Understands basic business requirements and translates them into technical specifications
• Performs basic data analysis to support requirements gathering and documentation and to ensure quality of data
• Conducts unit testing of solutions developed and assists in validating outputs
• Conducts troubleshooting and support of existing solutions
• Creates and maintains documentation related to solutions being developed
• Translates business requirements into technical design documentation
• Conducts training, change management and release planning for solutions being deployed
• Optimizes existing solutions and identifies key areas where efficiency can be gained through automation
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops BI reports, dashboards and ETL processes based on requirements specified
• Understands complex business requirements and translates them into technical specifications
• Performs basic data analysis to support requirements gathering and documentation and to ensure quality of data
• Conducts unit testing of solutions developed and assists in validating outputs
• Conducts troubleshooting and support of existing solutions
• Creates and maintains documentation related to solutions being developed
• Translates business requirements into technical design documentation
• Conducts training, change management and release planning for solutions being deployed
• Works on personal development
• Optimizes existing solutions and identifies key areas where efficiency can be gained through automation
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.