Architect, Operational Analytics

Saviynt is an identity authority platform built to power and protect the world at work. In a world of digital transformation, where organizations are faced with increasing cyber risk but cannot afford defensive measures to slow down progress, Saviynt’s Enterprise Identity Cloud gives customers unparalleled visibility, control and intelligence to better defend against threats while empowering users with right-time, right-level access to the digital technologies and tools they need to do their best work.

The Associate Principal Developer, Business Intelligence (BI) will play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining BI solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position combines strong technical expertise in BI development with a deep understanding of business needs and analytical tools. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven reporting solutions, dashboards, and visualizations, leveraging BI platforms to deliver actionable insights.

This role demands leadership in BI development, including working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, data engineers, and data analysts. The Associate Principal Developer will be expected to bring expertise to BI architecture, solution development, and process improvement, ensuring that BI solutions meet both business and technical requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• BI Solution Development:

• Design, develop, and deploy business intelligence solutions (e.g., dashboards, reports, data visualizations) using BI tools like Tableau. Also be able to design, develop and deploy reporting solutions using native application report builders

• Develop complex queries, reports, stored procedures, and data models to support business intelligence requirements.

• Leverage a wide range of BI technologies and platforms to build interactive dashboards, visualizations, and automated reports that provide meaningful insights to business users.

• Implement and integrate data from various sources into BI platforms, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting.

Business & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications for BI development.

• Gather and document business requirements, define KPIs, and ensure alignment of BI solutions with business goals.

• Provide ongoing support to business teams by responding to queries, troubleshooting, and delivering new features or updates to existing BI solutions.

• Serve as the main point of contact for business users regarding BI tool functionality, data accessibility, and reporting needs.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor junior BI developers, providing guidance on BI best practices, query optimization, report development, and troubleshooting.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the BI team, sharing knowledge and promoting industry best practices for data analysis and visualization.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define BI strategies and contribute to the roadmap for future BI development.

BI Tool Administration & Configuration:

• Oversee the administration and configuration of BI tools to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability.

• Monitor BI tool performance and make recommendations for improvements or adjustments as needed.

• Manage user permissions and security roles within BI platforms to ensure data governance and compliance.

Data Integration & Architecture:

• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to ensure data models, sources, and pipelines align with business intelligence requirements.

• Assist in defining data structures, and ensure that data warehouses or data lakes are optimized for BI consumption.

• Troubleshoot data integration issues and work with the data engineering team to resolve any discrepancies or data quality issues.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain documentation for BI solutions, including data models, data flow diagrams, report specifications, and user guides.

• Document all development processes, queries, and configurations to ensure consistency and maintainability.

• Create clear, actionable documentation for users, guiding them through how to access, interpret, and utilize BI solutions effectively.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on BI reports, dashboards, and data models to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance.

• Work with business stakeholders to perform user acceptance testing (UAT) on BI solutions before full deployment.

• Continuously monitor and improve the quality of BI solutions through ongoing testing and feedback.

WHAT YOU BRING

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

• 8+ years of experience in BI development or a related field, with a strong background in developing data-driven solutions using BI tools.

• Proven experience in the development, deployment, and maintenance of BI reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.

• Experience with database systems (SQL, OLAP, or data warehousing) and data modeling concepts.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView; experience with multiple tools is a plus.

• Strong experience with SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.

• Familiarity with ETL processes and data integration tools (e.g., SSIS, Alteryx, Talend) is beneficial.

• Knowledge of data warehousing, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and big data technologies is advantageous.

• Experience with advanced reporting techniques, including Tableau calculations or scripting for complex visualizations.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into actionable BI solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Data Analytics, Business Intelligence).

• Certifications in relevant BI tools (e.g. Tableau).

• Experience with cloud-based BI solutions (e.g., Azure Synapse, Amazon QuickSight).

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.

Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!

Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.