Qlik Developer

Job Role- Senior Qlik developer

Job Location- Ras Al Khaimah

Senior Qlik Developer – Job Description

Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Qlik Developer to join our data and analytics team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and optimizing Qlik applications, with a strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and business intelligence (BI) best practices. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to create insightful dashboards and reports that drive data-driven decision-making. The candidate should also have hands-on experience with Qlik NPrinting for report automation, Qlik Management Console (QMC) for system administration and task scheduling and be responsible for upgrading and maintaining Qlik environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Qlik Sense applications, dashboards, and reports.
• Create efficient data models and optimize data load processes for high-performance analytics.
• Work closely with business users to gather requirements and translate them into actionable BI solutions.
• Develop and maintain ETL scripts and data extraction processes from various data sources.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all Qlik applications.
• Optimize Qlik applications for performance, scalability, and usability.
• Implement best practices in UI/UX to enhance dashboard usability and data visualization.
• Develop and manage NPrinting reports, schedules, and distributions to automate reporting needs.
• Administer Qlik Management Console (QMC), including user access control, task scheduling, and system monitoring.
• Plan and execute Qlik software upgrades, patches, and maintenance to ensure system stability and security.
• Work with Qlik Connectors to integrate data from various sources such as databases, cloud platforms, SAP, REST APIs, and more.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Qlik applications, NPrinting, QMC, Qlik Connectors, and system performance.
• Collaborate with data engineers and database administrators to ensure seamless data integration.
• Stay up to date with the latest Qlik features and BI trends to drive innovation.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Qlik development.
• Strong understanding of Qlik NPrinting, including report design, scheduling, and distribution.
• Hands-on experience with Qlik Management Console (QMC) for system administration and task automation.
• Proven experience in upgrading and maintaining Qlik environments, including applying patches and troubleshooting version-related issues.
• Experience with Qlik Connectors (e.g., REST Connector, ODBC, OLE DB, office365 SharePoint) for integrating multiple data sources.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, relational databases, and SQL.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Qlik Script, SQL, and Python (advantage).
• Performance tuning and optimization of Qlik applications.
• Familiarity with security and governance settings in Qlik.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP systems (S4HANA & BW on HANA) and extracting data from SAP to Qlik (advantage).
• Experience with cloud-based BI solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes.