Sr. Power BI Programmer/ Lead

Job Title: Sr. Power BI Programmer/ Lead
Job Location: Columbia, SC
Position Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 3-Year

Primary Skills: Power BI, OnBase, software development lifecycle (SDLC), state government experience, HTML, jQuery, JScript, VB development, Agile methodology, SQL, SSIS, system design and coding, unit/integration/acceptance testing, deployment and migration, secure web programming, documentation

Preferred Skills: Hands-on business knowledge of business processes, familiarity with EDMS fundamentals and design, hands-on experience with cloud-based solutions, Microsoft certifications, Power Platform certifications, Project Management certifications

A state agency has implemented Power BI as its tool set for Reports, Dashboards, and Analytics, and OnBase as a tool for creating paperless processes. The agency wishes to engage a Systems Software Programmer experienced in Power BI and OnBase. Under general supervision, the contractor will serve as a Systems Software Programmer reporting directly to a functional manager. The contractor will be a team member that ensures the stability and integrity of data and server services through monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all server infrastructure. This individual has 24/7 on-call responsibilities shared with the group.

• Participate in the implementation of Power BI & OnBase including design, definition, and development of Power BI & OnBase content type models, workflows, templates, reports, dashboards, analytics, data transformations and components, and use permissions that are cost-effective and meet user requirements.

• Analyze existing programs or formulate logic for new systems, devise logic procedures, prepare flowcharts, and perform coding and tests/debugs programs.

• Prepare and obtain approval of system and programming documentation.

• Configure system settings and options; plan and execute unit, integration and acceptance testing and create specifications for systems to meet business requirements.

• Assist in deploying applications to Dev, QA, Production environments and migrations.

• Follow best practices for secure web programming and deployment.

• Adhere to internal best practices with respect to coding standards, unit test coverage, automation, and continuous integration.

• Work closely with Team or vendor to ensure sound practices regarding site architecture, performance and reliability, and content delivery are in place.

• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and client service standards.
  Non-Technical

• Effectively interact and communicate with peer to Director-level IT professionals.

• Provide feedback to team regarding product issues, enhancements and new features.

• Must have initiative, drive and be a self-starter.

• Ability to ask pertinent questions of others.

• Proactively seek to identify, communicate and implement process-related improvements.

• Effectively manage multiple tasks and activities concurrently and able to provide periodic status updates to key stakeholders.

• Collaborate extensively with peers and management to resolve client issues while actively contributing to a growing knowledge network that improves the effectiveness of our team and the information available to our clients.

• Prioritize numerous issues of varying severity, and effectively manage the resolution of all issues within accepted service levels. This includes ownership of the data entered into the Helpdesk system and appropriately updating both client and appropriate employees of status of all issues on a timely basis.

• Good customer skills, be attentive to detail, and responsive to customer tickets.
  Technical

• Troubleshoot and recommend technical solutions for customer issues related to backup configuration and recovery.

• Develop workaround solutions as appropriate.

• Perform equipment and software upgrades.

• Maintain familiarity with current computer and network products.

• Mentor junior developers.

• Adhere to corporate information security guidelines and promote information security among coworkers.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

1. 12+ years of Software Development Experience within the full SDLC

2. 10+ Years of State Government Experience

3. 5+ years Power BI experience

4. 5+ years of OnBase experience

5. 5+ years of HTML, jQuery, JScript, VB development, design and coding experience

6. 5+ Years of Experience with Agile methodology

7. 5+ Years of Experience Strong SQL and SSIS

1. Hands-on business knowledge of business processes

2. Familiarity with EDMS fundamentals and design

3. Hands-on experience with cloud-based solutions

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with business users, management, vendors, and peers.

• Ability to mentor and lead small application teams.

• Strong business analysis skills with architecture and implementation experience.

• Ability to learn new applications and skillsets.

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.

• A Bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field and four years of experience in information technology systems or related area.

• Preferred: Multiple Industry Certifications in field (Microsoft, Power Platform, Project Management)