Principal BI Architect

Description

Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

Whisker is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin, with 700+ passionate team members. Whisker is building a presence in Austin, TX. We work in person 4+ days a week.

What You’ll Do:

The BI Architect will design and implement a robust data infrastructure for effective reporting and analysis, requiring deep knowledge of data modeling, ETL, visualization, and BI best practices. This strategic role demands strong technical skills and excellent communication to translate business needs into impactful BI solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Designs and architects comprehensive BI and data warehousing solutions, including data models, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data storage systems
• Collaborates with stakeholders across different departments to understand their data and reporting needs and translate them into technical specifications
• Develops and maintains data standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security
• Leads the development and implementation of ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from various source systems into the data warehouse
• Designs and implements data visualization dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to business users
• Evaluates and recommends BI tools and technologies to meet the organization's evolving needs
• Optimizes BI systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Troubleshoots and resolves data-related issues and provide ongoing support for BI solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in business intelligence and data warehousing
• Mentors and provides guidance to other members of the BI team
• Participates in the planning and execution of data governance initiatives
• Documents all aspects of the BI architecture, including data models, ETL processes, and reporting solutions
• Will perform additional responsibilities when required

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in business intelligence, data warehousing, and data architecture
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level BI solutions
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., dimensional modeling, relational modeling)
• Extensive experience with ETL/ELT tools and processes
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with various database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, cloud-based data warehouses)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense).
• Knowledge of data governance principles and practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with cloud-based data warehousing and BI solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus
• Ability to understand the architecture of complex data systems
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving technical initiatives from conception to delivery
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and propose practical solutions
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
• A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
• Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Not Required but Nice to Have!

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and familiarity with related tools (e.g., JIRA, Git)

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance Discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top of the line equipment
• Pet-friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing education Support
• On-site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.

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