Business Intelligence Developer

Ogletree Deakins

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 98,977 - 176,545

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Health and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Developer in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will design and maintain analytics solutions that support data-driven decision-making across the organization, collaborating with business partners for requirements and ensuring data quality.

Key responsibilities include data analysis, Power BI/Tableau development, and SQL query optimization. A Bachelor's degree and proficiency in SQL are required. Benefits include competitive salary, PTO, and health insurance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
Strong proficiency in SQL, including stored procedure development.

Responsibilities

Analyze and visualize trends in complex data sets.
Design and manage Power BI/Tableau datasets and dashboards.
Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Business Intelligence (BI)

Data Analysis

Power BI/Tableau

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

Ogletree’s Knowledge and Innovation department has an opportunity for an experienced Business Intelligence Developer to join the expanding department. The Business Intelligence (BI) Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining analytics solutions that support data‑driven decision-making across the organization. This role works closely with business partners to gather requirements, build scalable BI datasets, create dashboards and reports, and maintain the underlying data infrastructure that powers business insights. The BI Developer also performs complex data analysis, ensures data quality, and supports client‑facing reporting needs.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Essential Functions

Data Analysis & Insights

Analyze, interpret, and visualize trends or patterns in complex data sets to support business decisions.
Perform data quality reviews and data assessments to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
Generate ad‑hoc reports for internal stakeholders and external clients under tight deadlines.

Business Intelligence Development

Design, develop, deploy, and manage Power BI/Tableau datasets, dashboards, and paginated reports.
Build effective, user‑friendly visualizations that meet business requirements and align with reporting standards.
Maintain and enhance existing BI solutions to improve performance, usability, and data accuracy.

SQL Development & Database Management

Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from enterprise data systems.
Build, maintain, and enhance SQL Server stored procedures to support automated reporting and data pipelines.
Enhance and troubleshoot existing SQL queries and database logic to improve performance and reliability.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with business partners across departments to capture reporting requirements, clarify data needs, and design effective BI solutions.
Serve as a key technical liaison between business teams, IT, and data stakeholders.
Interact with client contacts regularly to deliver reporting, understand needs, and provide support.

Data Systems & Collaboration Tools

Develop and maintain SharePoint and Smartsheet solutions used for workflow management, collaboration, and data consolidation.
Ensure data governance standards, documentation, and best practices are adhered to across BI assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Strong proficiency in SQL, including stored procedure development.
3‑5 Years of Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI visualization tools.
Ability to analyze large and complex data sets.
Experience creating dashboards, reports, and data models.
Strong background in data modeling, DAX/MDX, or equivalent analytics languages.
Strong communication skills, with experience gathering and translating business requirements.
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving.
Strong attention to detail.
Technical proficiency in BI and database tools.
Business requirements gathering.
Cross‑functional communication.
Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Preferred

Salesforce experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with SharePoint, Smartsheet, or similar collaboration tools.
Knowledge of ETL concepts or familiarity with data pipelines.
Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric’s end‑to‑end analytics capabilities, including integration with Power BI and OneLake.
Experience working directly with clients or business stakeholders.
Understanding of data governance, metadata, and data quality best practices.
Hands‑on experience with Python frameworks or libraries.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $107,744 and $161,616. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $98,977 and $176,545. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $102,095 and $176,545. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $112,771 and $169,157. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $112,771 and $169,157. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work‑Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $102,095 and $153,143. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $112,771 and $169,157. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $117,697 and $176,545. In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $102,095 and $153,143. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $117,697 and $176,545. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in Cleveland, OH is $98,977 and $148,465 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31st, 2026.