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  • Lead - BI Support

    Job Locations India-Gurgaon
    ID
    2019-5281
    Function
    Data

    • Introduction

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    The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services. What ties us together is the objectivity of our opinion, the originality of our insight and our advocacy of economic and political freedom around the world.

    We are currently seeking a Support Lead  to provide support on the existing data platform used to track KPIs for the Publisher business. This role will be reporting into the Head of Data Platform within

    the Data & Insights team and will be responsible to provide end user support ,monitor and make sure platform is up-to-date with latest data set and available for business reporting on time.

     

    As a member of this team you will work directly with other technical support team members , BI developers, Qlikview Developers, Data Analysts  and Data Architect who are geographically scattered.

    Accountabilities

    In this role you will be expected to:

     

    • Troubleshooting, tracking and resolving end user support requests
    • Liaising and coordinating with support team on the user requests in order to resolve/fix issues
    • Proactive monitoring of operational system processes and data feeds
    • Managing releases and deployments across all environments (Dev, Test and Live)
    • Working with the Head of Data platform, architects and developers  to define and improve the adoption of new process and ways of working
    • Ensuring support documentation and issue list is up-to-date and run the BAU scrum as required
    • Working with Data Analyst and Architect in order to fix data issues and implement  standards across platform
    • Work with DBA and other data providers in order to manage data platform is up-to-date

     

    Indicators used to measure success in this role include:

    • Establishing a good rapport with users and colleagues
    • Improvements to processes and speed of delivering services to users
    • Improved decision making on Supporting the systems and data fixes

    Experience, skills and professional attributes

    To succeed in the role you must have:

    • Solid technical background combined with user request management experience
    • Experience supporting warehouse systems and Big data platform and its reporting
    • SQL query writing and use of relational databases (SQL Server preferred)
    • Proficiency using Microsoft Excel
    • Proven experience in documenting processes and workflows
    • Experience in dealing with business users data issues and request
    • Support Management or lead experience related to business critical live data platform
    • Full software development life cycle
    • Business Intelligence tools, Process and Dashboard reporting such as Qlikview
    • Change management and Version Control (TFS is preferred)
    • Data Warehouse Concepts ,ETL tools and processes

    You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    • Analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
    • Ability to bridge between non-technical and technical staff
    • High levels of energy, enthusiasm and flexibility with a passion to succeed in a dynamic environment

     

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    If this role matches your skills, experience and motivations then please submit your CV with a covering note identifying why you feel you would be a great addition to the team along with your salary expectations.

    In return, we provide a supportive and progressive environment with a wide range of opportunities for you to grow both personally and professionally.

    The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.