The role – what you’ll do

Barr is seeking a senior business intelligence developer to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. In this hybrid role, you will enhance our business intelligence and data analysis capabilities and support Barr’s internal data warehouse, semantic models, and reporting while advancing our use of modern, cloud-based technologies. This role will lead the design and development of platforms that support multiple BI solutions, with an emphasis on scalable data models, Microsoft Fabric integration, platform performance, governance, and reliable data delivery.

A successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with effective communication and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. They are able to clearly explain technical recommendations and tradeoffs to a variety of audiences. They will also be a self-motivated professional who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and manages competing priorities effectively.

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Data modeling and architecture: Design dimensional models and semantic layers that support reporting, self-service analytics, and AI-enabled data use. Integrate lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines, and Power BI semantic models using Microsoft Fabric to improve performance and reduce duplication. Review designs and promote standards that support consistent, maintainable BI solutions.
• Platform performance and reliability: Optimize SQL, DAX, semantic models, processing, and refresh strategies. Implement validation, monitoring, documentation, and troubleshooting practices.
• BI governance and delivery: Establish and implement practices for workspaces, deployment pipelines, source control, security, releases, and change management.
• Business partnership and technical guidance: Guide complex BI initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies. Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate business needs into sustainable solutions and communicate progress, risks, and technical recommendations.

About the opportunity

• A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. 

About you – required core competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• Experience: 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • Designing, building, and maintaining enterprise BI solutions, from data ingestion and transformation through data warehouse models, Power BI semantic models, and reports
  • Optimizing data warehouse and semantic model performance
  • Applying DevOps practices to BI solutions, including source control, deployment pipelines, testing, and change management
  • Implementing established data governance practices for BI, such as data definitions, quality checks, access controls, and documentation
  • Advanced proficiency with SQL, DAX, dimensional modeling, and semantic models; strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Software: Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or a comparable cloud analytics platform
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical recommendations and tradeoffs to varied audiences.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Helpful additional experience, not required

• Cloud migration and Azure data and analytics services
• Fabric capacity and workload management
• APIs, automation, and workflow orchestration
• Familiarity with AI-enabled capabilities and their application to BI, analytics, or reporting solutions

Compensation: Anticipated range of $100,000–$125,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

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Benefits - what we offer

We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock

• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders

• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave

• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.

About us - why choose Barr

At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service.

As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success.

To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture

Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.