BI Developer

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

How We Deliver a Winning Performance:  

• Question Authority 
• Walk the Talk
• Share Knowledge
• Listen, not just Hear
• See the Glass Half Full
• Take Educated Risks
• Enjoy the Ride
• Share the Spotlight
• Do the Right Thing
• Test Your Limits 

What You’ll Be Doing:

We are currently seeking a Data Visualization Analyst to join our Business Intelligence team in our Chicago corporate office. As the Data Visualization Analyst, aka Power Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst, you will be responsible for creating and managing BI and analytics solutions that empower decision-makers with actionable insights that increase productivity, improve competitive edge, and enhance workforce efficiency. Under the general direction of the Director, Business Intelligence, our Data Visualization Analyst will serve as a key resource for understanding our business stakeholders’ questions and harnessing enterprise data into compelling data stories to address those inquiries. Analysis performed by this role and the greater Reporting and Analytics team directly influences strategic decision making across the entire company. 

● Participate in discussions with business partners to define key business questions, translate them into necessary requirements documentation and develop visual data-driven solutions which answer those questions 

● Develop reports, thoughtful visualizations, dashboards and KPI scorecards using Microsoft’s Power BI and Azure stack employing leading visualization techniques 

● Perform UX design activities and Power BI navigation features (e.g. bookmarks, drill-throughs) to guide end-users through a data-driven story 

● Develop calculations in SQL, DAX and Power BI measures which are accurate and performant on large datasets 

● Work with our internal customers to manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes and address their feedback 

● Assist with governance and deployment of Power BI, including administration, content distribution/sharing, training and support 

● Champion the leading Power BI design methodology and best practices 

● Extract data from various data sources; perform exploratory data analysis, cleanse, reshape, and aggregate data

● Evangelize data analytics best practices among peers and stakeholders 

● Proactively monitor and evaluate the impact of monthly Power BI releases 

● Conduct deep-dive data analysis for business insights and recommendations, including ad hoc analytics for executive-level requests and priorities 

What You’ll Need to Thrive:

• Experience with Power BI development, visualizations and deployment (3+ years) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, Statistics, or equivalent 
• Experience with the Microsoft BI stack, including TSQL, PowerBI, Power Query, MDX and DAX, SSAS, SSRS, SSIS (3+ years) 
• Experience with configuration / management of Microsoft Power BI Service 
• Demonstrated experience in working with relational databases: SQL Server (3+ years)  Demonstrated SQL development experience by writing queries and procedures and also using functions to create curated data for use in reporting 
• Experience extracting, manipulating and analyzing data to recommend and/or take action. (3+ years) 
• Experience documenting business requirements, processes and workflows (1-2 years)  Advanced level of MS Excel skills with knowledge of functions, macros, and VBA programming is preferred. 
• Must be detail oriented, and able to work independently and self-prioritize tasks 
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills 

Salary: $96,142 - $132,195 / year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual bonus is provided.  

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  In-office and remote, in alignment with the company’s hybrid attendance policy.

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. 

Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.

Equity Rewards

When you join Equity Residential, you won’t be treated as simply another employee — you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing. 

We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Values

At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value — in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive. 

All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.