Principal BI Architect

Description:

Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

Whisker is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin, with 700+ passionate team members. Whisker is building a presence in Austin, TX. We work in person 4+ days a week.

What You'll Do:

The BI Architect will design and implement a robust data infrastructure for effective reporting and analysis, requiring deep knowledge of data modeling, ETL, visualization, and BI best practices. This strategic role demands strong technical skills and excellent communication to translate business needs into impactful BI solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Designs and architects comprehensive BI and data warehousing solutions, including data models, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data storage systems
Collaborates with stakeholders across different departments to understand their data and reporting needs and translate them into technical specifications
Develops and maintains data standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security
Leads the development and implementation of ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from various source systems into the data warehouse
Designs and implements data visualization dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to business users
Evaluates and recommends BI tools and technologies to meet the organization's evolving needs
Optimizes BI systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
Troubleshoots and resolves data-related issues and provide ongoing support for BI solutions
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in business intelligence and data warehousing
Mentors and provides guidance to other members of the BI team
Participates in the planning and execution of data governance initiatives
Documents all aspects of the BI architecture, including data models, ETL processes, and reporting solutions
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Requirements:

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in business intelligence, data warehousing, and data architecture
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level BI solutions
Strong understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., dimensional modeling, relational modeling)
Extensive experience with ETL/ELT tools and processes
Proficiency in SQL and experience with various database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, cloud-based data warehouses)
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense).
Knowledge of data governance principles and practices
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with cloud-based data warehousing and BI solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus
Ability to understand the architecture of complex data systems
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving technical initiatives from conception to delivery
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and propose practical solutions
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Not Required but Nice to Have.

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and familiarity with related tools (e.g., JIRA, Git)

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products-plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

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