BI System Specialist

Salary: CHF 80’000 - 110’000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree in X (HES, University, or EPF) or equivalent in management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing and developing Business Intelligence solutions on SAP BW or BW4/HANA.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL flows, and data loading, views, and table functions in HANA.
• Good knowledge of reporting tools: Tableau, SAP Business Objects. SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.
• Good knowledge of ABAP, SQL, and Python programming languages.
• Knowledge of ERP environments - SAP ECC / S/4HANA, extractors, and embedded analytics SAP S/4 - CDS Views: a real plus.
• Knowledge of Airflow is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework.
• Knowledge of Git or other versioning tools is a plus.
• Languages: French (C1) and excellent knowledge of English (minimum B1/B2), German is a plus.
• Sense of autonomy and ability to work in a team in a client-oriented environment, synthesis mindset, rigor in work.
• Desire to build, improve and innovate within an institution.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business needs regarding reporting and analysis.
• Identify and qualify various data sources (ERP SAP, CRM, X, Excel files, etc.).
• Organize, synthesize, and structure institutional data (academic, etc.).
• Design data warehouses (Warehouse) and technical development (SAP BW/4HANA).
• Implement data flows.
• Create or adapt BEx queries exposed to Tableau.
• Develop CDS views or Open ODS Views if necessary.
• Manage data access rights.
• Create BW/4HANA objects.
• Implement intelligent mechanisms (event detection, change management).
• Define ETL flows from SAP S/4HANA or third-party systems.
• Manage loading or performance incidents in BW.
• Document technical processes and data flows.
• Optimize query response times for reporting and dashboard tools (Tableau, Analysis for Office).
• Design dashboards in Tableau from BW/4HANA views (BEx or CDS).
• Ensure alignment of dashboards with business needs (Finance, HR, Academic, etc.).
• Create interactive and user-friendly dashboards based on good UX practices.
• Manage connections to SAP BW/4HANA sources in Tableau.
• Collaborate with end users to iterate on dashboards.
• Integrate data governance rules into generated reports.
• Train end users in data usage and reporting tools.
• Provide local support and anticipate evolving needs.
• Document solutions, processes, and best practices for BI and DWH projects.
• Participate in digital transformation projects (e.g., transitioning to BW/4 HANA, new flows).
• Contribute to all phases of projects.
• Organize regression tests, validate test scenarios, and ensure that stakeholders are informed.
• Ensure that functionalities are implemented and accessible to the entire team.
• Follow or apply project methodology according to EPFL standards for technological conduct and best practices.
• Stay updated on new features in SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Business Cloud, Tableau Cloud.
• Propose innovative solutions to enhance self-service data use.
• Contribute to upskilling the business team through various tasks.
• Provide backup for a colleague if needed.

Technologies:

• Airflow
• ABAP
• Business Intelligence
• Cloud
• CRM
• ETL
• Embedded
• ERP
• Excel
• Exposed
• Git
• Support
• Python
• SAP
• SQL
• Tableau
• UX UI Design
• Architect
• Data Warehouse
• Security

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We are EPFL, the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, a dynamic university campus in Europe ranked among the top 20 worldwide in various academic rankings. Our diverse and vibrant environment includes a community of over 10,000 individuals, including nearly 5,000 students and researchers from more than 120 countries. We face major challenges in managing System X and aim for the digital transformation of EPFL. We are looking for a system specialist to strengthen our team in DSI, where you will help implement Business Intelligence solutions and contribute to the development and support of our data ecosystem. We offer a multicultural academic environment and continuous learning opportunities, with a position at the heart of EPFL System X.

last updated 10 week of 2026