What are the responsibilities and job description for the BI Data Architect position at Baxters North America?
Scope of Job: The BI Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data architectures that support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting across the organization. This role bridges the gap between data engineering and strategic decision-making, ensuring data is structured, accessible, and aligned to business goals. Key responsibilities include transforming raw data into structured formats, developing tools for analysts and stakeholders, and enabling data-driven decisions.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
Experience: 3 years’ experience in BI, data engineering, or data analytics. Hands-on experience with ETL tools (e.g., Azure) and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Fabric).
Competencies: Business Intelligence, Business Requirement Gathering, Compatibility Testing, Data Architecture, Data Profiling, Data Visualization, Database Structures, Design Documentation, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), ETL Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Querying Languages, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Business Intelligence Software, Strong Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Teamwork, Detail Oriented, and Operational Excellence.
Physical Requirements: Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
- Select and implement BI platforms and data warehouses; build scalable data models.
- Design and maintain enterprise-level BI architecture and data models.
- Develop and manage ETL processes for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
- Collaborate with IT colleagues and business stakeholders to deliver reporting solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Optimize BI systems for performance and scalability.
- Maintain documentation for data structures, transformations, and lineage.
- Support integration of new data sources and BI tools.
- Provide technical guidance and best practices for BI development.
- Collaborate with production and support departments to ensure food safety and the quality of our products.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience: 3 years’ experience in BI, data engineering, or data analytics. Hands-on experience with ETL tools (e.g., Azure) and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Fabric).
Competencies: Business Intelligence, Business Requirement Gathering, Compatibility Testing, Data Architecture, Data Profiling, Data Visualization, Database Structures, Design Documentation, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), ETL Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Querying Languages, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Business Intelligence Software, Strong Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Teamwork, Detail Oriented, and Operational Excellence.
Physical Requirements: Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.