Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ASCENDING Inc. is seeking a Data Reporting Analyst/Developer to join their Information Technology team. This role focuses on data analysis, reporting, and visualization, collaborating with various business units to enhance reporting solutions and drive business insights.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, and engineers to assess reporting needs and develop effective data solutions
- Gather and translate business requirements into data specifications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Design and develop various reporting solutions, including dashboards, scorecards, and tabular data visualizations
- Create and maintain reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and deploy them via Visual Studio and Report Builder
- Write, optimize, and manage SQL queries to support complex reporting requirements
- Analyze report requests to ensure they meet business needs, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency
- Identify and eliminate redundant or unnecessary data points in reports to enhance clarity and usability
- Validate and reconcile data discrepancies across multiple sources to maintain data integrity
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to reports, queries, and analytics
- Maintain a catalog of existing reports and ensure proper documentation
- Conduct complex data mining exercises, interpreting results through various analytical methods
- Provide support by resolving user-reported data and reporting issues
- Offer recommendations to management for process improvements and performance metrics
- Participate in quality assurance (QA) testing and project implementation efforts
Skills
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to conduct structured and results-driven business data analysis
- Expert proficiency in SQL, including hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server for advanced query development
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS) and Report Builder for report creation and deployment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visual Studio for developing and managing reporting solutions
- Strong understanding of business processes and a proven ability to build trust with stakeholders
- Analytical Thinking – Ability to break down complex problems and derive meaningful insights from data
- Effective Communication – Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with business and technical teams
- Problem-Solving – Ability to troubleshoot issues and develop efficient, data-driven solutions
- Independence & Initiative – Self-starter who can take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality results
- Organizational Skills – Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain structured documentation
- Prior experience in data analytics and report writing within the mortgage or financial industry
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