IT Analyst Applications (BI Developer)

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc

When you join Caterpillar youre joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dont just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

Caterpillar is seeking a IT Analyst Applications (BI Developer) to join India GCC GCIO BI Services -CAT IT

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power BI Developer with expertise in analytics and business intelligence to support data-driven initiatives in the manufacturing domain. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in ThoughtSpot / Power BI / Power Platform and related technologies with a strong ability to transform data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency business acumen and excellent communication skills.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore Caterpillar PSN ad Chennai WTC Centre -India

What you will do

• Design develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.

• Build complex data models with relationships hierarchies calculated columns and tables.

• Write advanced DAX formulas for dynamic data analysis and reporting.

• Perform data extraction transformation and loading (ETL) using Power Query.

• Optimize data models and report performance through efficient DAX and data reduction techniques.

• Integrate Power BI with other platforms such as Power Apps SharePoint and Office 365 tools.

• Implement and manage Row-Level Security (RLS) and Object-Level Security (OLS).

• Manage access groups and user permissions to ensure secure data access.

Analytics Enablement

• Collaborate with data analysts and business users to deliver actionable insights.

• Provide actionable recommendations based on data insights to support business decisions.

• Implement data validation anomaly detection and performance monitoring mechanisms.

• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Identify areas of improvement in business processes and suggest data-driven enhancements

• Ensure high data quality consistency and availability for analytics and reporting.

Manufacturing Domain Expertise

• Understand manufacturing processes production workflows and shop floor data requirements.

• Enable real-time analytics for production monitoring downtime analysis and yield improvement.

Governance & Documentation

• Maintain data lineage metadata and documentation for all data assets.

• Ensure compliance with data governance security and audit requirements.

What you will have

• Bachelors or masters degrees in computer science Information Technology Data Engineering Industrial Engineering data science or related field.
• Overall 7 years of experience in Analytics and Visualization with at least 3 years in manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of DAX Power Query (M Language) and SQL.
• Proven experience as a Power BI Developer with advanced proficiency in Power BI Desktop and Service.
• Work Experience in Thoughtspot would be a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and data warehousing solutions (e.g. Snowflake Redshift).
• Experience in designing and optimizing complex data models.
• Familiarity with data governance compliance standards and security best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the office.
• Work Timings:1:00PM to 10:00PM IST.

Skills desired:

Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:
Helps create contingency plans to mitigate impact of disruption on core applications.
Identifies key players criticalities roles and responsibilities.
Investigates application-related issues with both business and IT professionals.
Recommends enhancements for a major application system or related subsystems.
Works with core application systems for a major business unit or function.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:
Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Application Design Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
Level Extensive Experience:
Facilitates in application design reviews and walkthroughs.
Creates and evaluates technical alternatives for complex applications.
Interprets application services such as API; integrates them with technical design.
Develops various distinct and multiple technical application designs.
Prepares technical design documents and blueprints for applications.
Explores and evaluates application design considerations for multiple technologies.

Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
Level Working Knowledge:
Tracks problems associated with the quality and effectiveness of application software.
Researches the benefits and drawbacks of an organizations application software.
Drafts application software usage for the departments needs.
Provides instant support for end users of application software.
Implements a specific application software under the supervision of management.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools methods and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Level Working Knowledge:
Follows policies practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
Utilizes specific organizational methods tools and techniques for requirements analysis.

System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications databases and technology platforms.
Level Working Knowledge:
Assists with current and planned integration initiatives.
Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration.
Works with applications data technology bridges and a variety of platforms.
Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area.
Plays an active role in local integration efforts.

System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
Level Working Knowledge:
Supports the project leader in developing and executing system test plans.
Evaluates system documentation and user manuals for usability accuracy and completeness.
Executes test cases analyzes test results and reports on findings regularly.
Tests system components for compliance with functional requirements.
Participates in the testing of a systems ability to recover from hardware or software failures.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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