How to hire a microstrategy developer

How to hire a microstrategy developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step microstrategy developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a microstrategy developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new microstrategy developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The microstrategy developer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A microstrategy developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, microstrategy developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of microstrategy developers.

   Type of Microstrategy Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Microstrategy Developer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$35-58
   Developer/Consultant	A developer/consultant is responsible for developing system databases and applications, depending on the business' needs and clients' specifications. Developers/consultants design their services to manage optimal performance and maximize productivity for timely submission of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty... Show more	$34-64
   SQL BI Developer	A SQI BI developer develops and manages the NET web application known as dynamic VB. They upload data from flat files into databases and validates the data via PL/SQL process... Show more	$34-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dynamic Dashboards
   • BI
   • Templates
   • Schema
   • ETL
   • SQL Server
   • Data Analysis
   • PL/SQL
   • Data Warehouse
   • Teradata
   • Data Warehousing
   • Microstrategy Desktop
   • Visualization
   • Microstrategy Web

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop UNIX shell scripts to automate repetitive database processes.
   • Maintain and manage the LINUX server platform for effective operations of the OBIEE and ODI applications.
   • Involve in creating users, groups, assigning rights to users or groups, scheduling reports, managing servers using CMC.
   • Used PL/SQL procedures in different places.
   • Work with creating of views in TeraData.
   • Design, implement and tune interfaces and batch jobs using PL/SQL.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your microstrategy developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A microstrategy developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, microstrategy developers' average salary in kentucky is 34% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level microstrategy developers 40% less than senior-level microstrategy developers.
   • Certifications. A microstrategy developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a microstrategy developer's salary.

   Average microstrategy developer salary

   $94,754yearly

   $45.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level microstrategy developer salary

   $73,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average microstrategy developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$116,937	$56
   2	District of Columbia	$102,558	$49
   3	New York	$101,712	$49
   4	Virginia	$101,180	$49
   5	Connecticut	$100,708	$48
   6	Arizona	$96,816	$47
   7	Pennsylvania	$95,828	$46
   8	Florida	$95,096	$46
   9	Texas	$94,257	$45
   10	Georgia	$93,201	$45
   11	Maryland	$92,995	$45
   12	North Carolina	$91,441	$44
   13	Massachusetts	$91,342	$44
   14	Illinois	$90,292	$43
   15	Minnesota	$88,839	$43
   16	Tennessee	$88,079	$42
   17	Ohio	$87,858	$42
   18	Missouri	$86,288	$41
   19	Alabama	$85,726	$41
   20	Delaware	$82,501	$40

   Average microstrategy developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$148,914	$71.59	9
   2	Gap Inc.	$135,803	$65.29	1
   3	Move	$129,570	$62.29
   4	David's Bridal	$128,343	$61.70
   5	Barnes & Noble	$127,105	$61.11
   6	Cantaloupe	$125,668	$60.42
   7	Brandywine Global Investment Management	$121,911	$58.61
   8	Orbitz	$120,246	$57.81
   9	CHRISTUS Health	$118,233	$56.84	2
   10	New York Life Investments	$118,098	$56.78
   11	RH	$117,620	$56.55	2
   12	Grandbridge Real Estate Capital	$115,723	$55.64	28
   13	Churchill Downs	$115,388	$55.48
   14	MySpace NYC	$115,265	$55.42
   15	DIVERSANT	$114,220	$54.91
   16	TrueCar	$113,745	$54.69
   17	Napster	$112,564	$54.12
   18	Quantum Vision	$112,019	$53.86
   19	Nabors Holding Company	$111,432	$53.57	1
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$111,354	$53.54	51

4. Writing a microstrategy developer job description

   A microstrategy developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a microstrategy developer job description:

   Microstrategy developer job description example

   • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve Business Intelligence and analytical solutions (Reports, Dossiers, Schema)
   • Collaborate with business partners and engineering teams on requirements and design for future enhancements and new BI solutions
   • Develop schema objects, including attributes, facts, and hierarchies
   • Create complex metrics, filters, prompts, custom groups, consolidations and transformations
   • Create documentation to support Dossiers, Reports, best practices, commonly occurring customer issues.
   • Provide L3 support of the MicroStrategy platform to ensure timely completion and availability of BI reporting. Analyzes and resolves problems and provides technical assistance as is necessary. Implements corrective actions
   • Participate in code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural and requirement specifications.

   Requirements

   • 5+ years of Enterprise level MicroStrategy development, modeling, and architecture
   • Working knowledge with MicroStrategy (2020 and higher) development tools including Architect, Desktop, Web, Object Manager, Enterprise Manager, Command Manager, Integrity Manager
   • Demonstrated experience as traditional developer with MicroStrategy applications including reports, dossiers, data visualization, data marts and cubes
   • Ability to write SQL statements to validate reports with backend data in SQL Server.
   • Demonstrated experience with directly interacting end users, to help resolve production issues.
   • Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver results quickly in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
   • Able to be agile in thinking and approach to solve the problem at hand
   • Knowledge of SDLC, Agile and Datawarehouse.
   • Ability to work with other IT groups and business users
   • Experience with Text and Speech Analytics projects a strong plus.
   • Previous experience with Jenkins, Perforce is a plus.
   • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering

   NICE is committed to provide an environment based on equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees. It is the policy of NICE to afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals, regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, citizenship, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status, service in the Armed Forces, sexual or affectional orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood traits, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, and/or any other status protected by any applicable federal, state and/or local statute or regulation.

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5. Post your job

   To find microstrategy developers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any microstrategy developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level microstrategy developers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your microstrategy developer job on Zippia to find and recruit microstrategy developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with microstrategy developer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a microstrategy developer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new microstrategy developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the microstrategy developer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new microstrategy developer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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