Senior Developer - Data & Analytics

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Developer - Data and Analytics to join our team and support our newly implemented Datasphere (formerly Data Warehouse Cloud) platform. This role will be tasked with developing and maintaining: data models, ETL configurations, and other data assets in Datasphere. This role will interact with teams from various departments throughout North America and may work in a remote or hybrid fashion depending on the applicant's preference. Datasphere is our main data warehousing platform. SAP Analytics Cloud is our visualization front-end that is integrated with Datasphere.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Design, implement, and maintain complex data models, data schema, and structures in Datasphere to meet business requirements.
• Create complex views and ETL/ELT transformations using the Datasphere graphical interface, SQL, Python, and scripting capabilities.
• Provide end-to-end expertise in Datasphere to support the delivery of business requirements in SAP Analytics Cloud and other reporting platforms in North America that will connect to Datasphere.
• Serve as the SME for the Datasphere platform to proactively identify potential issues, solutions, and improvements to keep business processes running smoothly.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of data sources feeding into Datasphere to create data models that meet business requirements.
• Proactively suggest improvements to existing data models and transformations already developed in Datasphere.
• Ensure that all data assets developed in Datasphere are developed with performance, scalability, and accuracy in mind.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure proper lifecycle management of newly developed and existing assets in Datasphere.
• Monitor data performance and remediate issues with query and data processing performance as necessary.
• Stay up to date on changes and updates in the SAP Datasphere software.
• Maintain an understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other key company metrics to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

• Collaborate with SAP Analytics Cloud Administrators/Developers and IT to understand and deliver data modeling requirements in Datasphere.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Commercial teams to understand the diverse needs of the organization.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience.
Additional Education Preferred:
Field of Study Preferred: Information Technology, Analytics, Data, Finance/Accounting, or related field of study.
Required Work Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience.
Required Training/Certifications: Certifications in SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere, SQL, or Python are a plus.
Licenses Preferred: SAP Licenses/Certifications related to SAP Analytics Cloud and Datasphere.
Required Computer and Software Skills: Experience in tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere, SAP BPC, SAP Business Objects, PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, Python, Scripting, APIs, JSON, OData connections, and SAP HANA Databases.
Travel Requirements: 25%.
Additional Requirements:

• Highly visible senior role that requires independence and decision-making abilities.
• Strong knowledge of BI, Data Warehousing, and related best practices including SQL, Python, ETL/ELT, and other coding languages.
• Experience in working with Datasphere or BW HANA, third-party data sources, or other data warehousing platforms.
• Understanding of data governance, data privacy, and legal principles surrounding data.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE").

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best.