Bluechip Technologies is a leading provider of technology-driven business solutions across various industries. Renowned for innovation, reliability, and excellence, we empower organisations through scalable technology, data, and analytics solutions.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior BI Developer to join our Data Services Division. This is a permanent, client-embedded role supporting enterprise BI and analytics engagements across Telco, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Retail, and Healthcare sectors. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-quality business intelligence solutions, optimizing reporting performance, and serving as a trusted technical partner to our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data/Business Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional BI certification is preferred, such as Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Tableau Certified Data Analyst, Qlik, or MicroStrategy certification.
• Additional certification in SQL, data modelling, or Agile/Scrum methodology is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5–7 years' hands-on experience in Business Intelligence and reporting development, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Demonstrated experience designing and building semantic and reporting layers, including measures, DAX/MDX, hierarchies, and RLS, using at least one enterprise BI platform such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, or Looker.
• Proven experience delivering BI and reporting solutions on EDW-backed projects, preferably within Telco, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Retail, or Healthcare environments.
• Experience conducting technical design/code reviews and mentoring junior BI developers.
• Experience working within structured delivery methodologies, including requirements gathering, FRS sign-off, UAT, change control, and production deployment. Experience in ISO 9001/27001-aligned environments is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in at least one enterprise BI and visualisation platform, including Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, or Looker, with supporting tools such as DAX Studio and Tabular Editor.
• Strong SQL skills for semantic-layer development, data analysis, and query optimisation.
• Working knowledge of version control and collaboration tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and Confluence.
• Strong understanding of data visualisation, dashboard design, UX/UI principles, and corporate branding.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with strong attention to data accuracy and quality.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical BI specifications.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential client data, with sound understanding of RLS, access controls, and information security principles.
• Willingness to travel to client locations across Africa as required.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of the BI and reporting layer for client EDW and BI engagements across multiple industries.
• Design and develop semantic and reporting layers, including measures, calculated fields, hierarchies, row-level security (RLS), and naming standards.
• Lead the capture and documentation of BI-specific requirements, including dashboard layouts, report types, drill-through hierarchies, RLS rules, and data-refresh SLAs.
• Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports in line with approved wireframes, corporate branding, UX/UI standards, and drill-through navigation requirements.
• Configure automated report distribution, subscriptions, and data-refresh schedules.
• Optimise dashboard and report performance through appropriate use of query folding, aggregations, DirectQuery, Import mode, and other performance-tuning techniques to meet agreed SLAs.
• Conduct BI solution design and code reviews to ensure adherence to technical and development standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Mid- and Entry-level BI Developers.
• Develop and maintain BI documentation, including report catalogues, measure dictionaries, user guides, and technical specifications. • Develop BI-focused training materials and deliver advanced training to power users and business analysts.
• Own the resolution of escalated BI incidents during post-implementation support, working closely with the Team Lead, Data Architect, and other technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable and business-focused BI solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive, performance-driven salary package.
• Comprehensive health insurance and employee benefits.
• Continuous learning, technical certifications, and professional development opportunities.
• Statutory Payments
• Exposure to enterprise-scale BI and analytics projects across multiple industries.
• Opportunities to work with emerging data and analytics technologies.
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to travel.