Senior BI Solution Architect - CDM Smith
Boston, MA
About the Job
37509BR
Requisition ID:
37509BR
Business Unit:
COR
Job Description:
CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior BI Solution Architect on our Digital Capital team who will leverage their passion for analysis, business intelligence, and data to enable decision-making within our organization and drive operational excellence. This role will work closely with our BI, analytics and enterprise data teams to maintain, develop and modernize our analytics platforms. We’re looking for a hands-on person who is self-driven and has experience in creating end-to-end BI solutions, including data-rich dashboards, creation of complex models and strong data knowledge.
• Elaborates an initial conceptual vision of application landscape for analytics and engineer it into a concrete architecture; present on solution architecture and create prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Analyzes and helps drive business requirements and translates them into functional user stories; Architects and designs end to end solutions and owns creation of technical requirements, process flows, data mappings, data model additions and decisions related to the development cycle of analytical solutions and applications.
• Coordinates and leads design approvals, code reviews, architecture reviews and security reviews.
• Evaluates application development practices, making recommendations for new metrics, techniques, and strategies while utilizing standard practices, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for architecting analytics solutions in a scalable manner, utilizing agreed upon technologies, following data governance and security protocol and providing technical leadership and issue resolution across sprints and work streams to downstream developers/testers.
• Tests to ensure applications conform to development standards and meets the requirements of the end user. Performs ongoing architecture quality and code reviews for specific projects/programs.
• Conducts requirement reviews/hand-offs, demos and trainings, UAT testing efforts and acts as primary point of contact to the business sponsor or product owner.
• Partners with Enterprise Architects and source system SMEs on the design and implementation data layers.
• Drives and documents frameworks, patterns, standards, templates for effective use of our analytics and BI platforms.
• Collaborates and consults with various teams by providing technical and domain guidance.
• Performs other duties as required.
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Job Title:
Senior BI Solution Architect
Group:
COR
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 6 years of related experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with self-service BI tools, citizen developers or being part of a Center of Excellence.
• Experience with working in an Agile environment; Strong project management skills.
• Ability to learn the industry and business nuances quickly.
• Experience in other scripting languages such as Python, R, SAS and other BI tools.
EEO Statement:
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith?:
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Site Location:
Massachusetts - Boston
Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Amount of Travel Required:
0%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Skills and Abilities:
• Expert level experience in Microsoft BI stack for both visualization, data modeling, data security, admin functions and exposure to Microsoft Fabric; understanding of full suite of Microsoft BI offerings.
• Ability to stay up to date on new feature releases and best practices within the choose platforms, products and BI space.
• Data analysis and BI development experience using large data repositories; Experience and knowledge in large database technologies, concepts and modern data warehousing
• Strong SQL and DAX ability.
• Experience working on large BI projects/programs.
• Competent in developing engaging and effective data visualizations.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results as well as able to work independently, gathering appropriate knowledge, resources and escalating when necessary.
• Ability to explain concepts to non-technical and technical clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with proven ability to establish and cultivate relationships with key partners.
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal, collaboration and negotiation skills. Ability to drive change and lead/influence others without formal authority.
• Developed critical thinking skills and ability to navigate ambiguous situations to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions.
• A passion for learning and curiosity, willingness to experiment with technologies outside of comfort area and think of new way to help make our data and BI platforms more scalable, resilient and reliable.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed global team environment.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Work Location Options:
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
Requisition ID:
37509BR
Business Unit:
COR
Job Description:
CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior BI Solution Architect on our Digital Capital team who will leverage their passion for analysis, business intelligence, and data to enable decision-making within our organization and drive operational excellence. This role will work closely with our BI, analytics and enterprise data teams to maintain, develop and modernize our analytics platforms. We’re looking for a hands-on person who is self-driven and has experience in creating end-to-end BI solutions, including data-rich dashboards, creation of complex models and strong data knowledge.
• Elaborates an initial conceptual vision of application landscape for analytics and engineer it into a concrete architecture; present on solution architecture and create prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Analyzes and helps drive business requirements and translates them into functional user stories; Architects and designs end to end solutions and owns creation of technical requirements, process flows, data mappings, data model additions and decisions related to the development cycle of analytical solutions and applications.
• Coordinates and leads design approvals, code reviews, architecture reviews and security reviews.
• Evaluates application development practices, making recommendations for new metrics, techniques, and strategies while utilizing standard practices, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for architecting analytics solutions in a scalable manner, utilizing agreed upon technologies, following data governance and security protocol and providing technical leadership and issue resolution across sprints and work streams to downstream developers/testers.
• Tests to ensure applications conform to development standards and meets the requirements of the end user. Performs ongoing architecture quality and code reviews for specific projects/programs.
• Conducts requirement reviews/hand-offs, demos and trainings, UAT testing efforts and acts as primary point of contact to the business sponsor or product owner.
• Partners with Enterprise Architects and source system SMEs on the design and implementation data layers.
• Drives and documents frameworks, patterns, standards, templates for effective use of our analytics and BI platforms.
• Collaborates and consults with various teams by providing technical and domain guidance.
• Performs other duties as required.
#LI-LP2
#LI-HYBRID
Job Title:
Senior BI Solution Architect
Group:
COR
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 6 years of related experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with self-service BI tools, citizen developers or being part of a Center of Excellence.
• Experience with working in an Agile environment; Strong project management skills.
• Ability to learn the industry and business nuances quickly.
• Experience in other scripting languages such as Python, R, SAS and other BI tools.
EEO Statement:
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith?:
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Site Location:
Massachusetts - Boston
Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Amount of Travel Required:
0%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Skills and Abilities:
• Expert level experience in Microsoft BI stack for both visualization, data modeling, data security, admin functions and exposure to Microsoft Fabric; understanding of full suite of Microsoft BI offerings.
• Ability to stay up to date on new feature releases and best practices within the choose platforms, products and BI space.
• Data analysis and BI development experience using large data repositories; Experience and knowledge in large database technologies, concepts and modern data warehousing
• Strong SQL and DAX ability.
• Experience working on large BI projects/programs.
• Competent in developing engaging and effective data visualizations.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results as well as able to work independently, gathering appropriate knowledge, resources and escalating when necessary.
• Ability to explain concepts to non-technical and technical clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with proven ability to establish and cultivate relationships with key partners.
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal, collaboration and negotiation skills. Ability to drive change and lead/influence others without formal authority.
• Developed critical thinking skills and ability to navigate ambiguous situations to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions.
• A passion for learning and curiosity, willingness to experiment with technologies outside of comfort area and think of new way to help make our data and BI platforms more scalable, resilient and reliable.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed global team environment.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Work Location Options:
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
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