IT Developer - Reporting

We require an experienced Business Objects Specialist to undertake universe design and report development within a Business Objects BI Suite 4.3 environment.  You will work alongside specialist business analysts and other report developers, but will be expected to provide a suitable level of experience to guide the work and provide technical leadership.  

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Design and develop universes to meet Mott MacDonald's future reporting needs. 

• Interpret the data structure provided and make recommendations for design. 

• Understand and design data consolidations (Note: Data warehousing is a requirement now and you will require the ability to understand concepts and advise on future need). 

• Interpret functional and technical specifications provided by the Business Analyst and translate these into Business Objects reports, with associated data mapping.  This is a key part of the role. 

• Analyse existing reports in order to troubleshoot issues or changes identified by the business. 

• Peer review the work of other report developers and make recommendations for improvement. 

• Carry out unit testing of your work prior to release for UAT. 

• Write technical design documents as and when required (an excellent level of written English is therefore essential). 

• Create change records in line with IT policy and carry out deployments between the development and test environments 

Candidate Specification:

Essential: 

• Recent substantial in-depth experience of Business Objects BI suite (minimum v 4.3). 

• Practical experience of universe design and development 

• Experience of writing complex reports using Business Objects 

Desirable: 

• Graduate or equivalent qualification in IT related discipline. 

• Knowledge of financial terminology 

Personal Attributes: 

• Passionate about technology and learning. 

• Ability to balance demands and priorities and think clearly under pressure. 

• Attention to detail and a focus on quality. 

• Excellent conflict resolution, communication, and collaboration skills. 

• Logical and analytical approach to solving problems. 

We can offer (subject to Company’s policy):

- Agile and safe working environment

- Competitive annual leave and sick leaves

- Group incentive scheme

- Group term life insurance, Workmen’s compensation and Group medical insurance coverage

- Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities

- Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

- Digital Innovation and Transformation

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.