BI Developer Sr. or Lead

USAble Life - External; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3.5 weeks

11 paid holidays

401(k) with 6% match

Company-provided equipment

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusion Council

Volunteer Time Off

Remote work options

Job summary

USAble Life is seeking an experienced BI Developer to design, build, and support data solutions that empower informed business decisions. You will craft dashboards, reports, data extracts, and data models, collaborating with partners to translate requirements into reliable solutions.

The role covers ETL/ELT processes, data governance, and production support, with opportunities to lead initiatives and mentor teammates. A strong SQL and BI tool background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in BI/data analytics, data engineering, or analytics delivery.
• Strong SQL, data modeling, and BI tooling experience.
• Experience with ETL/ELT, data governance, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support BI reports, dashboards, data extracts, and governed datasets.
• Support data integration, data mart, reporting, and analytics from source to consumption.
• Translate complex requirements into technical specifications and data designs.
• Perform data analysis, unit testing, validation, and stakeholder acceptance.
• Create runbooks, documentation, and support procedures; assist with releases.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Power BI

ETL/ELT

Data warehousing

OLAP data modeling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

Cognos / Business Objects

Job description

At USAble Life, every application is reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. We do not use AI to make hiring decisions. Applications are reviewed for authenticity and may be disqualified if inconsistencies, misrepresentations, or evidence of fraudulent activity are identified during the resume review and hiring process.

At USAble Life, we’re committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers, our communities, and each other. We are a diverse team united by a shared drive to go the extra mile. Through our DEI initiatives, employees feel empowered to bring their unique talents, perspectives, and voices to our culture.

Our dedication to delivering exceptional products is matched by our passion for supporting our people. We believe that making an impact extends beyond our office walls, and our longstanding tradition of community involvement reflects that commitment. We’re proud that our employees consistently embrace and uphold this spirit of service.

Recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in Arkansas, Florida, and Hawaii, USAble Life offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with avenues for career advancement. Combined with our engaging culture and comprehensive benefits package, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported, and inspired.

Check out how we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

What We Offer You:

• A culture that values employees and celebrates, empowers, and inspires a diverse workforce


• Outstanding and affordable benefits package


• 3.5 weeks of PTO and 11 paid holidays


• 401(k) with up to 6% match; fully vested from day 1


• Remote opportunities with company-provided equipment


• Team-oriented, collaborative group of peers


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups


• Recharge Days and Volunteer Time Off


• This is a remote position.

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Pay Transparency:

Our salary ranges are structured to provide opportunities for growth and advancement within a role. As a result, most new hires are placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on qualifications and experience, while the top of the range is generally reserved for employees who have demonstrated sustained expertise and performance in the position. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications, and company tenure & equity. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance and individual performance.

• Sr. BI Developer starting is $100,600 $125,700. The full range is $100,600 to $150,900


• Lead BI Developer starting is $115,700 to $144,600. The full range is $127,200 to $190,800

Sr. or Lead BI Developer Overview:

We are seeking an experienced BI Developer to design, develop, implement, and support data solutions that help the business make informed decisions. This position may be filled at the Senior or Lead level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated leadership.

In this role, you will develop dashboards, reports, data extracts, governed datasets, ETL/ELT processes, data marts, and other BI solutions. You will work with business and technical partners to translate complex requirements into reliable, secure, supportable, and cost-effective data solutions. You will also help maintain development, testing, documentation, change management, data governance, security, and production support standards.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and support BI reports, dashboards, data extracts, governed datasets, and ETL/ELT processes.


• Support data integration, data mart, reporting, and analytics solutions from source systems through downstream consumption.


• Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications, source-to-target mappings, and solution designs.


• Perform complex data analysis to support requirements gathering, metric definitions, source validation, and data-quality reviews.


• Conduct unit testing and assist with output validation, reconciliation, and business acceptance criteria.


• Troubleshoot reports, data extracts, ETL/ELT processes, scheduled jobs, and production data solutions.


• Perform root-cause analysis for data, reporting, and pipeline issues and document resolution steps and preventive actions.


• Create and maintain technical documentation, including business rules, data lineage, technical specifications, runbooks, and support procedures.


• Support testing, user acceptance testing, change management, and release planning.


• Support data governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, access control, and reporting governance expectations.


• Identify opportunities to improve the performance, reliability, efficiency, automation, and supportability of existing solutions.


• Serve as a senior technical contributor or technical lead for projects, enhancements, and corporate initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

• Advanced SQL skills using Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or another leading relational database management system.


• Advanced experience developing reports and dashboards using tools such as Microsoft Reporting Services, Power BI, Business Objects, or Cognos.


• Strong experience developing ETL/ELT processes using Microsoft Integration Services or other data integration tools.


• Experience supporting data extracts, data integrations, data marts, governed datasets, and downstream reporting or analytics.


• Experience with dimensional data modeling and data warehousing methodologies.


• Experience designing or maintaining OLAP cubes, semantic layers, or data models.


• Knowledge of data-quality processes, including validation, exception reporting, reconciliation, and data-quality metrics.


• Working knowledge of production support practices, including scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, incident triage, root-cause analysis, and operational readiness.


• Experience preparing technical specifications, source-to-target mappings, business rules, lineage documentation, runbooks, or support procedures.


• Working knowledge of data governance, metadata, stewardship, reporting governance, access controls, and the secure handling of sensitive data.


• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with both technical and business partners.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Five or more years of related experience in IT, business intelligence, data engineering, data integration, reporting, or analytics delivery.


• Experience developing and supporting enterprise data solutions in a production environment.


• Equivalent military experience may also be considered.

Lead-level candidates will have greater depth in data integration, ETL/ELT, data modeling, data warehousing, data quality, and production support. They will also lead complex initiatives, guide technical decisions and standards, mentor team members, and coordinate the resolution of complex production issues.

Lead-level consideration generally requires seven or more years of related experience, leadership of multiple large-scale initiatives, and experience providing technical guidance to developers or analysts.

Lead Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or relevant professional certification.


• Experience in insurance or another regulated data environment.


• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.


• Experience with enterprise data warehouses, data marts, semantic layers, or governed datasets.


• Knowledge of data governance, lineage, data quality, and reporting governance.


• Experience with modern data platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, or Microsoft Fabric.


• For Lead-level consideration, experience mentoring others or improving BI development and support standards.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

USAble Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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