Qlik Architect

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Job Title : Qlik Architect Length: 12 months (Could extend longer term) Location: Washington, DC Locals to DC/MD/VA only F2F required The Qlik Architect for the Internal Royalty Processing initiative will be part of a team that is designing and building the next generation of business intelligence tools that will optimize provides Business users with the data needed to make informed business decisions. Candidates must have a strong drive, attention to detail, a collaborative work style, and a passion for solving hard problems as simply as possible. Duties and Responsibilities: • Qlik Sense visualization development or related visualization experience with QlikView • Qlik Sense data modeling and ETL or related experience with QlikView • Strong SQL skills • At least few months working Experience on Qlik Sense. • Work with a cross-functional team of developers and business analysts to deliver on strategic data and analytics initiatives. • The Architect is responsible for working with business analysts and business users to gather and interpret business requirements for multiple system data sources including large data warehouses. • Follows data standards, resolves data issues, completes unit testing and completes system documentation for ETL processes Collaborate with business analysts, source system experts, and other team members to determine data extraction and transformation requirements • The successful candidate will create technical designs within the existing architecture and develop complex SQL query logic to accomplish the task. • Design and develops applications using Qlik View and Qlik Sense. • Consult with the business to determine logical design for new business solutions according to existing data architecture. • Conduct requirement working sessions with business users • Knowledge of Qlik application deployments and upgrades to latest versions. • Participate in design reviews of prototypes that align with our business segments • Develop a solution/framework for provisioning data for consumption by business users who create QlikView applications • Collaborate with IT operations for support in problem resolution and root cause analysis. Minimum Qualifications: • BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) • The candidates must possess minimum of 7-10 years of related technology experience, strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Candidate must be creative, self-sufficient and resourceful. • The QlikView Architect performs a variety of project oriented tasks to support the information needs of the organization. Requirements and General Skills: • Minimum 7 years’ experience developing Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytical Solutions. • 5+ years’ experience utilizing QlikView/Qlik Sense to implement complex analytical solutions which access data from multiple sources • Solid experience developing complex QlikView data models using QlikView and working knowledge on Qlik Sense. • Mastery of QlikView charting; set analysis; reusability; leveraging variables and templates; and building/deploying section-access security models • Ability to write complex front end scripting or expressions • Knowledge on QlikView server architecture and building QVD''s and QVW''s applying business rules and data validations • Able to develop macros in visual basic for advanced functionality • Advanced scripting and ETL, data modeling (star schema); Working with large data sets; • Good knowledge of SQL. • Must have developed enterprise applications for use in production environments • Creating complex expressions for dynamic aggregation • Knowledge to leverage mapping GIS providers in QlikView for multi-layer maps (multiple metrics and dimensions overlaid on maps using extensions) Technical Skills: • Experience with Qlik View and Qlik Sense • Strong SQL Skills. • Knowledge of other BI tools like Cognos, BO and OLAP tools. • JavaScript, VB. • Familiarity with Teradata, Vertica databases Subscription-based industry experience preferred SKILL MATRIX : Mention the number of years of experience in each : • Developing Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytical Solutions : • Utilizing QlikView/Qlik Sense to implement complex analytical solutions which access data from multiple sources : • Experience developing complex QlikView data models using QlikView and working knowledge on Qlik Sense : • Mastery of QlikView charting; set analysis; reusability; leveraging variables and templates; and building/deploying section-access security models : Ability to write complex front end scripting or expressions : • Knowledge on QlikView server architecture and building QVD''s and QVW''s applying business rules and data validations : • Dveloping macros in visual basic for advanced functionality : • Advanced scripting and ETL, data modeling (star schema); Working with large data sets : • Developing enterprise applications for use in production environments : • Creating complex expressions for dynamic aggregation : • Knowledge to leverage mapping GIS providers in QlikView for multi-layer maps (multiple metrics and dimensions overlaid on maps using extensions) : • SQL Skills : • Cognos : • BO : • OLAP tools : • JavaScript : • VB : • Familiarity with Teradata, Vertica databases Subscription-based industry experience : If you are interested in above position, please share your updated resume to maseek(at)usmsystems(dot)com or can directly call me on 703-880-6413 USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator, Software and Product Development, IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA with off-shore delivery centers in India. We offer world-class ability in giving most astounding quality and administrations through industry best practices planned to convey remarkable worth to our customers. Utilizing our industry knowledge, administration service offering expertise and innovation abilities, we distinguish new business and innovation slants and create answers for help customers around the globe, giving top of the line solid and practical IT benefits which are cost effective services. Established in 1999, the organization has corner qualities in building and dealing with a Business Oriented IT environment with rich involvement in technology innovation, ERP and CRM counselling, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint Consulting and IT Infrastructure. Our other offerings include modified solutions and administrations in ERP, CRM, Enterprise architecture, offshore advisory services ,e-commerce, Social , Mobile, Cloud, Analytics (SMAC) and DevOps. USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was positioned #9 on the rundown of the Top administrations organizations in the DC Metro Area – Washington Business Journal (2011). We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers through development and business keenness.