Works in partnership with clients, advising them on information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems, works to improve structure and efficiency of an organization’s I&IT systems.
The I&IT Consultant may be used to provide strategic guidance to organizations with regard to Information Management & IT technology, IT infrastructures and the enablement of major business processes through enhancements to IT.
Provides subject matter expertise in their field and highly expert technical assistance.
General Skills:
Acts as the technical advisor/expert on all aspects of a specific deliverable
Provides the quality assurance/quality control of specific deliverables
Anticipates and resolves problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations
Develops processes and procedures for implementing deliverables
Prepares reports and presentations including options, recommendations, implementation plans, etc.
Works with clients to define the scope of a project and to determine requirements
Defines software, hardware and network requirements
Analyzes I&IT requirements giving independent and objective advice on the use of I&IT
Designs, tests, installs and monitors new systems and develops solutions and implementation of new systems
Familiar with change-management principles and methodology
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Technical Skills:
Demonstrated experience in guiding the architecture leveraging Azure cloud services, including effective standard use of Microsoft Stack tools and services critical for the integrity, quality and pace of delivery.
Demonstrated deep Microsoft stack experience (10 Years) with at least past 4 years of Microsoft Azure Data Factory experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, and other relevant tools.
Strong knowledge of data integration techniques, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
Familiarity with database management and SQL Server environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Data modelling experience with both star and snowflake schemas in MS SQL as well as Oracle databases
Experience with Cognos/Informatica reporting solutions
Experience with migration from Cognos/Informatica to Power BI solutions
Strong development experience with ETL using SQL Server SSIS
Experience with designing and implementing interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI
Experience with Microsoft DevOps, pipelines, datasets, triggers, and other Azure Data Factory components
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Development - 25%
Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory Services for data ingestion, transformation, and integration.
Develop ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to move and transform data from various sources into Azure data repositories.
Azure Data Factory, knowing how to create and manage pipelines, datasets, triggers, and other ADF components effectively.
Design and implement interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI
Well-versed in ETL tools and technologies, especially those within Azure Data Factory, such as Data Flow, Mapping Data Flows, and other data transformation components.
Design/Architecture - 20%
Ensure data quality and data governance practices are implemented throughout the data integration process.
Demonstrated experience with data ingestion from multiple sources, staging and data cleansing.
Guide the architecture leveraging Azure cloud services, ensuring effective and standard use of the Microsoft Stack tools and services critical for the integrity, quality, and pace of delivery.
Understanding of Azure's security and compliance features is crucial to ensure data privacy and meet regulatory requirement.
Design, plan, and implement data integration and analytics solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, leveraging Azure Data Factory, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, and other relevant services.
Create architecture diagrams and technical documentation for Azure-based solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Design and implement data models and cubes using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) for efficient data analysis and reporting.
Design and develop interactive and informative dashboards and reports using Power BI to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
Data Modelling - 20%
Design experience with star and snowflake schemas, dimensional modeling and data model architecture and design aligned with data standards and analytics needs of various stakeholders, includes creation DW, Views, Cubes, and other data services products, using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
Utilize tools like Erwin Data Modeler and Power Designer to create and maintain data models for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Microsoft Azure Data Factory Services, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, DataStage, Quality Stage, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Services, SQL Server Management Studio, Erwin Data Modeler, Power Designer.
Technical skills - 30%
Demonstrated experience in guiding the architecture leveraging Azure cloud services, including effective standard use of Microsoft Stack tools and services critical for the integrity, quality and pace of delivery.
Demonstrated deep Microsoft stack experience (10 Years) with at least past 4 years of Microsoft Azure Data Factory experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, and other relevant tools.
Strong knowledge of data integration techniques, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
Familiarity with database management and SQL Server environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Microsoft Azure Data Factory Services, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, Datastage, Quality Stage, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Services, SQL Server Management Studio, Erwin Data Modeler, Power Designer
Public Sector Experience - 5%
Previous public sector experience in an organization of equivalent size or complexity to Ontario Public Service
MUST HAVES:
Demonstrated deep Microsoft stack experience (10 Years) with at least past 4 years of Microsoft Azure Data Factory experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, and other relevant tools.
Experience with migration from Cognos/Informatica to Power BI solutions
Experience with designing and implementing interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI
Experience with Microsoft DevOps, pipelines, datasets, triggers, and other Azure Data Factory components
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