Business Intelligence Principal Engineer

Position Details
Location: Dearborn, MI

Department: IT
Reports to: Manager, Business Intelligence

Job Classification: Remote

FLSA: Exempt
Job Band: Professional

Job Summary 
The Business Intelligence Principal Engineer will lead technical direction for development and architecture in the successful delivery of large scale, complex, advanced analytics platforms.  The BI Principal Engineer will ensure that all data sources merge together harmoniously to create a cohesive corporate wide analytics platform.  This will enable the company’s efforts to build the information systems and business infrastructure necessary to support a best in class organization.  This is a key role in Carhartt’s data and analytics strategy.

We Are All Leaders at Carhartt
In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.

Representative Responsibilities 

• Provide technical direction for software development and architecture in analytical software design to ensure consistency of structure and approach to all applications across the code base. 
• Provide guidance to software developers to ensure alignment of enterprise processes and systems to Carhartt’s strategic vision. 
• Provide technical direction for design, implementation, integration and testing of software applications to ensure software development standards. 
• Define best practices for semantic model reviews while also working to ensure all production content is reviewed on a regular cadence to allow for refactoring for efficient performance.
• Identify and resolve software applications and system integration issues, including identifying gaps. 
• Ensure software system implications are communicated to the business.  
• Coach, mentor, and inspire software development resources-internal and external.  Provide big picture vision to development teams. 
• Research and benchmark industry best practices in advanced analytics and develop new strategies/solutions that can be implemented.  
• Lead development teams through various phases of software development life cycle.  
• Develop, review and support training classes related to metadata management and data governance.  
• Assist in preparation of business case to justify customization (if required). 
• Work closely with other IT Leads to facilitate project progress and to ensure data integration.  
• Contribute to overall IT strategy and develops application roadmaps. 
• Research industry trends, benchmark and determine best practices. 

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience. 
• Industry certifications preferred. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Minimum of 10 years of software development experience. Business intelligence, data warehousing, semantic model development and systems experience inclusive of:
  • 8 years experience designing and architecting software solutions
  • 3-5 years working with Power BI, DAX & Power Query
• Experience creating complex Tabular models / Semantic models that adhere to star schema best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI capabilities and features including DAX, Power Query, Data Flows, Incremental Refresh; Row Level Security, Visualization Best Practices, Composite Models, Auto Aggregations, etc.
• Experience with concepts such as TMSL, PBIP, CI/CD, Power BI Pipeline.
• Experience in using Tabular Editor 3 for semantic model development is preferred. 
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Power Automate, Power Apps & Paginated Report Builder. 
• Experience with upskilling for a Community of Practice within a Center of Excellence.
• Strong knowledge in software development practices and methodologies as well as data warehousing methodologies, principles, and platforms. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric with a vision for production and managed self-service opportunities.
• Familiar with agile development, sprint planning, project planning and DevOps.
• Experience in developing enterprise level applications including quality and diagnostic skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve difficult problems and implement solutions that may exceed the scope of initial client/user requirement. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to communicate with all levels including management, Data Team, and business partners. 
• Well-versed in writing clear and comprehensive formal reports on specifications and other subjects relating to work assignments. 
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of business tools, as related to work tasks (Word, Lucid Charts, Miro, Power Point, Excel, MS Project, etc.).
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the business processes and procedures which relate to work responsibilities. 
• Demonstrates strong motivation to carry out project and/or assigned work duties.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team with an emphasis on communication and detailed ownership of assignments.
• Willingness to work off hours as needed given the teams fit within the IT organization and need to ensure the regular maintenance and refreshing of enterprise semantic models and reports.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer is required.  
• Willing to work some weekends if necessary.  
• National travel required (up to 10%). 
• This position has a Remote location: Associate will have no regular requirement to be on-site. Travel on-site is limited to special events.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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