Data Analyst

•    Understand and translate business needs into data models supporting long-term solutions.
•    Work with the Application Development team to implement data strategies, build data flows and develop conceptual data models.
•    Create logical and physical data models using best practices to ensure high data quality and reduced redundancy.
•    Optimize and update logical and physical data models to support new and existing projects.
•    Maintain conceptual, logical and physical data models along with corresponding metadata.
•    Develop best practices for standard naming conventions and coding practices to ensure consistency of data models.
•    Recommend opportunities for reuse of data models in new environments.
•    Perform reverse engineering of physical data models from databases and SQL scripts.
•    Evaluate data models and physical databases for variances and discrepancies.
•    Validate business data objects for accuracy and completeness.
•    Analyse data-related system integration challenges and propose appropriate solutions.
•    Experience in data modelling principles/methods including conceptual, logical & physical data models
•    Guide System Analysts, Engineers, Programmers and others on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
•    Review modifications to existing software to improve efficiency and performance.
•    Examine new application design and recommend corrections if required.
•    Experience with data modelling tools such as Erwin, Er/Studio, IBM IDA or Visio will be a plus

Requirements:

•           Certificate or diploma in IT, computer science, Engineering,  any other relevant field. Self Candidates are welcome

•           Minimum Grade B- in KCSE

•           A minimum of one year experience in a similar role is an added advantage

•           Strong knowledge of database structure systems and data mining.

•           Excellent organizational and analytical abilities

•           Outstanding problem solver

•           Excellent Communication and presentation skills.

•           Strong Interpersonal skills.

•           Analyze problems as assigned and provide solutions to address business needs

•           Must be able to work effectively as an individual and in a team environment

•           Understanding of project management concepts and techniques required

•           Establish and maintain good working relationships both within the development team and the wider organization