Business Objects Developer/Admin - Lansing, MI

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• Working knowledge of Business Objects security, universe design, and report deployment.
• Strong SQL and batch scripting skills.
• Experience maintaining Microsoft PowerPlatform solutions (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate).

Role description:

Position Summary:

The role combines security administration, BO universe maintenance, SQL/batch scripting, DevOps support, HR load validation, and PowerPlatform solution maintenance. Secondary duties include backup support for .NET development and PowerPlatform applications.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Security Administration (BO, MIDB (Oracle), CMOD)

• Process security requests including new access, changes, and deletions.
• Monitor and manage security-related mailboxes (MIDB Security, MIDB BO, MIDB Training).
• Process, track, archive, and audit all security forms.
• Maintain and enhance security form automation for users, supervisors, and ASAs.

Business Objects (BO) Support and Reporting Operations

• Provide primary customer support for Business Objects report issues and general user assistance.
• Maintain and update IDT universes, including structure changes, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Perform BO health checks and produce BO Health Reports.
• Conduct report inventory cleanup, including HR reporting cleanup and all-folder cleanup activities.

Data Operations and DevOps

• Validate, confirm, and balance HR data loads and associated reporting.
• Support DevOps activities related to deployment, version control, configuration, and process automation.
• Develop and maintain SQL and batch scripts used for data movement, auditing, and operational tasks.

Documentation, Tracking, and Operational Processes

• Document system procedures, processes, and policies.
• Maintain and track tasks on the Master Calendar (annual, quarterly, and monthly activities).

PowerPlatform Development and Maintenance

• Maintain and enhance PowerPlatform solutions including MIDB (Oracle) Apps, Power BI dashboards, Forms, and Power Automate workflows.
• Support automation efforts that increase efficiency, routing, and data integration.

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES

• Provide .NET development backup support for miscellaneous projects (including HEIDI).
• Provide backup support for PowerPlatform applications and workflows as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Business Objects security, universe design, and report deployment.
• Strong SQL and batch scripting skills.
• Ability to perform access management, security audits, and form processing.
• Experience with DevOps principles and deployment workflows.
• Experience maintaining Microsoft PowerPlatform solutions (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate).
• Ability to document processes clearly and accurately.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and customer support skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with MIDB(Oracle), CMOD, and HR data environments.
• Experience supporting government or regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with .NET development and basic code maintenance.