Developer, Power Solutions

Build-A-Bear Workshop; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop is seeking a Developer, Power Solutions to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-wide Power BI reporting, dashboards, and data models that enable data-driven decisions across the business. You will partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into actionable reports, and optimize datasets and data pipelines.

You will implement data governance and RBAC, and stay current on Power Platform innovations to drive automation and insights across the

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Power BI development in an enterprise setting.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or data analytics.
• Expert-level Power BI skills and data storytelling ability.
• Proficient in SQL/Data Warehousing.
• Experience with Azure Data Services (Synapse, Data Factory).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather and translate business reporting requirements.
• Optimize and maintain Power BI datasets and data pipelines.
• Implement data governance and role-based access.
• Identify new data opportunities and automation enhancements with business teams.
• Stay current on Power Platform innovations and integrations.

Skills

Power BI

SQL/Data Warehousing

Power Platform

Azure Data Services

Data Visualization

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Developer, Power Solutions designs, develops, and optimizes enterprise-wide reporting and analytics solutions that enable data-driven decisions across the business. This role is equal parts technical problem-solver, visual storyteller, and collaborative partner. The Developer, Power Solutions, brings data to life through Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models
• Partner with stakeholders to gather and translate business reporting requirements
• Optimize and maintain Power BI datasets and data pipelines
• Implement data governance, role-based access, and best practices
• Partner with business teams to identify new data opportunities and automation enhancements
• Stay current on Power Platform innovations, recommending improvements and integrations

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI development in a business or enterprise environment
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or related field
• Expert in Microsoft Power BI
• Skilled in SQL/Data Warehousing
• Proficient in Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
• Expert in data visualization and storytelling
• Proficient in Azure Data Services (Synapse, Data Factory)

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified – Power BI Data Analyst Associate or equivalent
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and collaboration skills
• Strong communication abilities to translate concepts into business insights
• Experience in retail, eCommerce, or consumer-facing industries
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systems
• Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps
• Exposure to Power Platform integration and governance practices
• Advanced data modeling and visualization design principles

Behavioral Traits For Success

• Enjoys being recognized for the quality of their work
• Willingness to work within established standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Develops strong job knowledge and competency
• Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
• Thrives in a structured environment
• Happy accomplishing work as an individual
• Can work harmoniously with others
• Communication is factual, polite, and professional

Working Environment

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Hybrid work schedule

Your Performance Will Be Measured On

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following.

• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Accuracy and adoption of dashboards
• Communication
• Clarity of deliverables
• Performance metrics
• Reduced errors
• Reliability of reports
• Compliance with standards
• Audit readiness
• Stakeholder Feedback

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may be deemed appropriate