SAP BusinessObjects Report Developer

About the role

Location: Oakland, CA (3 days onsite/week). Duration: 4 to 6 months, contract. The Client is looking for an experienced SAP BusinessObjects report developer to design and build new reports for the Client's budgeting system. The system is a SaaS solution, and its vendor supports reporting through SAP BusinessObjects. This is new report development not a migration or an enhancement of existing reports. The consultant will work with the Digital Apps Team and business users to turn reporting requirements into accurate, easy to use reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy new reports using SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3
• Gather and clarify reporting requirements with County stakeholders and the Digital Apps Team
• Build and maintain reports in Web Intelligence, including prompts, filters, calculations, and formatting
• Work with Universes and data sources to ensure reports pull accurate budgeting data
• Validate report output against source data and resolve discrepancies
• Optimize report performance and usability
• Document report specifications, logic, and user instructions
• Support user acceptance testing and make revisions based on feedback

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience developing reports in SAP BusinessObjects, with strong Web Intelligence skills
• Working knowledge of SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3
• Experience with Universe design (Information Design Tool or UDT)
• Strong SQL skills and solid understanding of relational databases
• Experience translating business requirements into technical report designs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-technical users

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, finance, or ERP reporting
• Experience working with SaaS applications and vendor provided data models
• Prior experience in government or public sector environments
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports (helpful, but not required)