Strategy Cloud Migration Expert

Smart
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

Data analysis
Azure
Big Data
Cloud Computing
Data Infrastructure
Data Integration
ETL
Oracle Exadata
Identity and Access Management
Python
MicroStrategy
Oracle
Pentaho Data Integration
Performance Tuning
Standard Sql
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Systems Integration
Cloud Platform System
Backend
Information Technology
Data Management
Cloud Migration
Databricks
Programming Languages

Job description

We are looking for a Strategy Cloud Migration Expert to join our Smart Data Ecosystem program, within the Experience Layer Team (Strategy One Engineering), as soon as possible.

This role is focused on supporting the migration of the existing MicroStrategy (Strategy) on-premise platform to Strategy Cloud, working closely with the team lead and existing Strategy developers and administrators. This is a hands-on contribution role (not a lead position), aimed at reinforcing the current team with deep Strategy Cloud migration expertise.

This role reports to Head of Service Management & Application Development.

Context

  • This role will be reporting to the Head of Service Management & Application Development, in the Technology Department.

Objective

  • The objective of this role is to be responsible for the migration of IPC's MicroStrategy platform to Strategy Cloud by bringing hands-on expertise and best practices.
  • The expert will support the existing team in ensuring a smooth, secure and performant transition while integrating with the broader data ecosystem., * Support the migration from MicroStrategy on-premise to Strategy Cloud
  • Collaborate closely with the team lead and existing Strategy developers and administrators
  • Provide expertise and best practices on Strategy Cloud migration
  • Assist in the migration and validation of dashboards, reports, and datasets
  • Contribute to integration with Oracle Exadata backend
  • Support connectivity with Databricks data platform
  • Collaborate with teams managing ETL processes in Hitachi Pentaho
  • Support integration with IAM / SSO providers
  • Contribute to performance optimisation, scalability and security of BI solutions
  • Participate in testing, validation and post-migration stabilisation
  • Document processes, standards, and operational runbooks
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer within the team

Tech stack

  • Languages & Frameworks: Python (required for customizations)
  • BI Platform: Strategy / MicroStrategy (on-premise and Strategy Cloud)
  • Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure
  • Data & Databases: Oracle (legacy), SQL, Databricks, Pentaho
  • Integration: IAM/SSO Providers

Requirements

  • Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience in BI / Analytics
  • Strong experience with MicroStrategy / Strategy platform
  • Proven experience contributing to cloud migration projects
  • Experience working within existing teams on migration initiatives
  • Experience integrating BI with complex data platforms (Exadata, Databricks, ETL tools)

Skills

  • Strong expertise in MicroStrategy architecture
  • Experience with Strategy Cloud
  • Strong SQL and data analysis skills
  • Understanding of data integration and ETL tools
  • Knowledge of IAM / SSO integration
  • Understanding of performance optimisation in BI environments
  • Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Soft Skills

  • Collaborative mindset
  • Hands-on and pragmatic
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work within an existing team structure
  • Knowledge-sharing attitude
  • Proactive and solution-oriented

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with other BI tools
  • Experience in large-scale data transformation programs

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