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A business intelligence developer builds the data models, reports and dashboards that turn raw company data into figures leaders can act on. The role matters because decisions about revenue, cost and operations depend on numbers that are accurate, current and trusted.
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contract, contract-to-hire, full-time and executive search
The role
Companies hire one when reporting is stuck in spreadsheets, a new data warehouse needs dashboards, or leaders do not trust competing versions of key metrics.
Typical responsibilities
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Typical background
Typically 3 to 6 years in reporting or analytics development, with a degree in information systems, computer science or similar.
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A business intelligence developer builds the data models, reports and dashboards that turn raw company data into figures leaders can act on. The role matters because decisions about revenue, cost and operations depend on numbers that are accurate, current and trusted. Typical responsibilities include: build dashboards and reports that answer defined business questions; design data models and star schemas for reporting; write SQL queries and ETL jobs that feed reporting layers.
Look for data modeling, SQL, ETL development, dashboard design, DAX and data warehousing. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL Server, Snowflake and Looker is common in this role.
Yes. A business intelligence developer is one of the roles employers most often hire on contract, for projects, busy periods, leave cover and vacancies. Contract-to-hire is also an option if you want to work together before making a permanent offer.
A BI developer builds and maintains the models, pipelines and dashboards others use repeatedly. A data analyst answers specific questions with ad hoc analysis. Hire a developer when reporting must be reliable and self-serve, and an analyst when you need insight from existing data.
Platform experience shortens ramp-up, so list your tool, such as Power BI or Tableau, as a core requirement. Strong SQL and data modeling transfer between platforms, so a candidate with those skills and a close platform match is often a safe hire.
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