Lead BI Developer

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Brady Corporation in Milwaukee is seeking a Lead BI Developer to transform business needs into powerful reporting and analytics solutions. You will collaborate with Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Operations to design, develop, and deploy enterprise reporting and visualization applications, guiding the technical direction and ensuring scalability and performance.

The role requires 5+ years in BI, strong SQL, and expertise in Power BI or QlikView/Qlik Sense, plus the ability to mentor teammates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on BI reporting, visualization design, data modeling, and end-to-end dashboard implementation.
• Advanced expertise in Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows, Service administration) OR QlikView/Qlik Sense (Load Scripting, QVD generation, Set Analysis, QMC).

Responsibilities

• Partner with analysts and stakeholders to design scalable reporting models and visualizations.
• Design, develop, and maintain semantic models, data layers, and reporting architectures.
• Develop and optimize data transformation scripts and implement data security (RLS/Section Access).
• Provide production support and troubleshoot data bottlenecks and refresh issues.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers; participate in Scrum with Jira stories.

Skills

BI reporting

Data modeling

SQL

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Power BI

QlikView

Qlik Sense

SAP

SQL Server

Job description

What We Need
We're looking for a talented and experienced

What We Need
We're looking for a talented and experienced Lead BI Developer to join our team! In this role, you'll be a key player in transforming business needs into powerful reporting and analytics solutions. You'll partner closely with our Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Operations teams, leveraging your expertise to design, develop, implement, and transform business requirements into powerful, scalable, and high-performing applications. You will be a technical expert responsible for guiding the design, development, and support of our enterprise reporting and visualization solutions.
What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with business analysts and functional stakeholders across diverse departments to understand reporting and analytics requirements; lead solution design, create mock-ups, and translate needs into scalable reporting models and intuitive visualizations.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable semantic models, data layers, and reporting architectures adhering to enterprise best practices and governance standards.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain data transformation and load scripts, orchestrating Implement and manage granular data access security, including Role-Level Security (RLS) in Power BI or Section Access in QlikView.
• Provide ongoing enhancements and production support; proactively troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve data bottlenecks, refresh failures, and calculation latencies with a sense of urgency.
• Lead code reviews, enforce coding and architectural standards, and mentor junior-to-mid-level developers to foster technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Participate in our Scrum process, taking end-to-end ownership of Jira user stories from conception through to production rollout.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in BI reporting, visualization design, data modeling, and end-to-end dashboard implementation.
• Advanced expertise in Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows, Service administration) OR QlikView / Qlik Sense (Load Scripting, QVD generation, Set Analysis, QMC administration).
• Strong proficiency in data modeling, semantic layers, and data warehousing concepts (e.g., star schemas, link tables).
• Demonstrated experience implementing row-level/section access security and managing tenant/workspace governance.
• Strong SQL skills with demonstrated experience connecting to and integrating diverse enterprise data sources (e.g., SAP, SQL Server, relational databases, and flat files).
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, capable of working effectively both independently and as a technical lead of a team.
• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About Us
Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation.
We Help Organizations Make Work Safer, More Productive, And More Connected By Transforming Everyday Critical Information Into Actionable Intelligence. Our End-to-end Platform Unites Two Powerful Pillars

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.
  

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running.
Why Work At Brady
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.
Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.
Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.
Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program