Business Intelligence Developer

As a Business Intelligence Developer at Uline, your main responsibilities will include designing and developing ETL workflows using Informatica, maintaining data quality, writing optimized SQL queries, and collaborating with business teams for successful production deployments. You'll play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of data across systems, which is vital for our operations.

To apply for the Business Intelligence Developer position at Uline, you need a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in designing and optimizing ETL processes. Proficiency in Informatica or similar ETL tools and strong SQL skills are also essential. Additionally, knowledge of Power BI is a plus.

Business Intelligence Developers at Uline primarily use Informatica for ETL workflows, alongside SQL for data extraction and analysis. The role also benefits from knowledge of Power BI, which is an advantageous skill for presenting data insights effectively.

The Business Intelligence Developer position at Uline is primarily an on-site role, located in either Pleasant Prairie, WI, or Waukegan, IL, depending on need. This allows our team to collaborate effectively and ensures strong communication throughout the data processing.

Uline offers a comprehensive benefits package for Business Intelligence Developers, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and a tuition assistance program for continuing education. We ensure our employees are well taken care of!

When answering this question, highlight specific ETL projects you have worked on, the tools you utilized such as Informatica, the challenges you faced, and how you successfully navigated them. Provide metrics if possible to showcase the results.

Discuss methods you implement to maintain data quality, such as regular validation checks, automated testing, and monitoring data flows. Illustrate your answer with examples from past experiences that demonstrate your commitment to high data integrity.

In your response, describe your process of analyzing the data structures and understanding the business needs before crafting SQL queries. Emphasize techniques you use for optimization, such as indexing and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to clearly outline a specific project, the challenges involved, your approach to overcoming them, and the successful outcome of your efforts. This will showcase your problem-solving skills effectively.

Share examples of cross-functional projects where you facilitated communication between tech teams and business stakeholders. Highlight your role in translating technical jargon into business-friendly terms and how this benefited the overall project.

Explain your methods for professional development such as attending workshops, following relevant blogs, participating in webinars, or being part of tech forums. Illustrate how your ongoing education has positively impacted your role.

Discuss any experience you have with visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau. Explain why you value these tools for data presentation and decision-making and provide examples of how you've used them in your previous roles.

Provide a detailed account of a production deployment you managed, the steps you took to ensure a smooth rollout, any post-deployment monitoring you conducted, and the feedback from stakeholders post-deployment.

Talk about time management strategies you employ, such as prioritization, setting milestones, and effective communication with team members to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.

In your answer, convey your admiration for Uline’s mission and values, expressing how they align with your career goals. Highlight your passion for data and how eager you are to contribute to their analytics initiatives.