Solution Specialist BI (IBM Datastage)

Are you an experienced IT Solution Specialist with extensive expertise in IBM Datastage and complex BI landscapes? Are you ready for a new challenge in an industry where you can make a real impact on people’s lives? Do you want to help shape the future of healthcare? Join us at Mediq in Utrecht, where we are looking for an IBM Datastage expert to be part of our Global IT team!

What Will You Do?

As an IT Solution Specialist in Business Intelligence, your primary responsibility will be to monitor the performance and functionality of IBM applications, including Datastage, Netezza, Cognos Analytics, Planning Analytics, Controller, and the Data Science platform Cloud Pak for Data System. You will also build information models and participate in one or more of the many projects and continuous improvement initiatives designed to prepare the organization for the future.

You’ll become an integral part of the BI team, currently consisting of an internal Lead Solution Manager, an external development team, and an external support team. This is a highly experienced team with over 10 years of expertise, where everyone learns from each other and the atmosphere is collaborative. We don't believe in an AMS model where internal staff don't make system adjustments; we handle this ourselves, and we prioritize candidates with hands-on development experience.

What Do You Bring?

• A completed HBO (higher vocational) degree in ICT.
• 5+ years of experience with IBM Datastage.
• 5+ years of experience in setting up data warehouse models.
• A proactive approach, strong process thinking, and analytical skills.
• Preferably experience in debugging and analyzing complex BI landscapes.
• In addition to expertise in IBM Datastage, experience with IBM Cognos Analytics Framework Manager is a plus.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be residing in the Netherlands.

What Does Mediq Offer?

• Challenging opportunities within a dynamic organization with ample room for personal development.
• Hybrid working model with at least 2 days in the office.
• Collaboration with highly experienced colleagues.
• 26.5 vacation days with the option to buy additional days.
• A competitive salary based on experience and seniority.
• 8% holiday pay.
• Attractive bonus scheme.
• Pension contribution: 1/4 employee, 3/4 employer.

What Is the Working Environment Like?

Our Global IT team (based in Utrecht - De Meern) supports all the countries where our customers are active. It is composed of three departments:

• The Digital Team: Consisting of four scrum teams, this group develops portals and e-health solutions for hundreds of thousands of patients and healthcare professionals. Product owners, internal IT specialists, and a large group of developers work in sprints to continuously improve our solutions.

• The IT Applications Backoffice Team: Comprising 25 (Senior) SAP professionals, along with offshore and local consultants, this team will play a crucial role in translating the upcoming challenges in healthcare into our back-office systems.

• The Infrastructure Team: A team of around 10 specialists manages outsourced infrastructure, helpdesk services, and other IT-related services such as PCs, phones, and laptops.

Working in Utrecht at the headquarters is a unique experience where you get to interact with approximately 500 colleagues and gain insight into every aspect of the business.