IBM

Introduction

You will be part of the IBM Client Innovation Center Belgium in Antwerp, where we deliver an industry-leading range of innovative technology services and provide deep technical and industry expertise to local IBM clients across public and private sectors. We use the best IBM methods of work, as well as global processes and techniques. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Analytics Engineer with a robust background in Power BI, including expertise in DAX calculations, to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and advanced data visualization techniques. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust data analytics solutions and dashboards using Microsoft's Power BI, enabling strategic data-driven decision-making to our clients.

We’re passionate about success. If this role is right for you, then your achievements will mean that your career is flourishing and our clients are thriving. To help ensure this win-win outcome, a ‘day-in-the life’ of this opportunity may include, but not be limited to:

• Design, develop, and implement sophisticated data models and ETL processes, semantic models, utilizing DAX calculations where appropriate, to ensure accurate and timely data integration from various sources.
• Create interactive and insightful data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI, ensuring they meet the needs of our business users.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data analytics solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the analytics lifecycle.
• Leverage strategic vision to guide clients towards actionable insights from their data through Power BI.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize existing analytics solutions and processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data analytics, particularly those related to AI usage in reporting solutions.
• This role requires experience, indicating a high level of autonomy, strategic thinking, and leadership capability. If you thrive in a challenging environment, are passionate about leveraging data to drive business success, and have the ability to guide clients towards decisive insights, we would love to hear from you.
• By joining IBM CIC, not only will you contribute to transforming our clients' challenges into solutions, but you'll also become part of a global community offering endless opportunities for growth and development. Please apply with your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and any portfolio pieces showcasing your Power BI and DAX work. IBM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition Partner Haineto F. Smeding at haineto.fernandez.smeding1@ibm.com. Please note that we invite interviews on an ongoing basis and may choose to close recruitment once we have found the right match. Once you have clicked ‘apply now’, you can upload your CV. Then the recruitment process begins.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

None

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Fluent English and Dutch or French (written & spoken)
• Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience as a Data Analytics Engineer or similar role.
• Proven expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and SQL querying.
• Advanced proficiency in creating complex data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI, including expert-level DAX calculations.
• Experience in agile development methodologies and version control systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Certifications in Power BI or other relevant data analytics tools would be highly beneficial.
• Ability to provide strategic vision to clients, guiding them towards actionable insights with their data through Power BI.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• A Master's degree would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and experience with cloud-based data platforms like Azure or Snowflake is desirable.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.