Principal Engineer Data Visualization & Analytics

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The The Principal Engineer - Data Visualization & Analyticsis responsible for performing complex data research and analysis to support business operations. By creating data mining architectures statistical reporting and data analysis methodologies this role helps identify trends in large data sets and informs business decisions.

How you will contribute:

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

Enable data-driven business decisions by performing complex data research and analysis and translating findings into clear actionable insights.

Design scalable trusted and business-friendly Power BI dashboards reports semantic models and data visualization solutions.

Create and improve data analysis methodologies data mining models and statistical reporting approaches that identify trends risks and opportunities in large data sets.

Lead complex analytics projects with limited oversight and strengthen analytics capability through governance innovation coaching and adoption.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Visualization Analytics & Reporting

Design build and maintain interactive dashboards reports and semantic models in Power BI.

Perform complex data research statistical reporting and analysis to support business operations and decision-making.

Create intuitive visualizations and presentations that communicate trends risks opportunities and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Define technical architecture and roadmap for analytics AI and digital solutions balancing business value scalability usability and maintainability.

Develop and apply data analysis methodologies data mining architectures models and protocols to identify trends in large data sets.

Optimize dashboards and analytical products for usability accessibility performance and adoption using sound visualization DAX and modeling practices.

Business Partnership Project Leadership & Storytelling

Partner with stakeholders to frame business questions gather requirements define KPIs and translate needs into analytical and reporting solutions.

Manage large analytics projects or processes with limited oversight including scope priorities risks dependencies and delivery outcomes.

Present insights and recommendations in a clear actionable and audience-appropriate manner and influence decisions through data storytelling.

Lead small project teams coordinate cross-functional contributors and represent the organization in project or contractual matters when required.

Coach review and delegate work to less-experienced professionals and participate in training junior staff.

Data Engineering Advanced Analytics & Innovation

Work with enterprise data from SQL databases Databricks SharePoint Excel and other approved sources.

Use Power BI Dataflows semantic models and DirectQuery or Import approaches as appropriate to the use case.

Apply advanced SQL and working knowledge of Python or R to prepare analyze and interpret complex data.

Apply machine learning predictive modeling and Apache Spark where appropriate to complex analytics use cases.

Research existing and emerging data science and analytics techniques and recommend practical innovations that improve business outcomes.

AI Digital Solutions & Innovation

Design develop and deploy AI-powered business solutions leveraging Generative AI LLMs copilots agentic workflows and advanced analytics capabilities.

Develop digital products and applications using Power Platform Dataverse SharePoint APIs cloud-native services and approved enterprise technologies.

Lead automation initiatives utilizing Power Automate workflow orchestration and intelligent process automation techniques.

Evaluate emerging AI machine learning and automation technologies and translate them into scalable business solutions with measurable business outcomes.

Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI adoption operational optimization and digital transformation.

Ensure AI and digital solutions adhere to governance security privacy data quality GxP and Responsible AI requirements where applicable.

Governance Quality & Standards

Ensure data quality documentation consistency lineage access control and adherence to analytics and reporting standards.

Apply governance practices independently advise teams on improvements and help establish reusable patterns and standards.

Continuously monitor solution effectiveness and incorporate user feedback to improve analytical products and adoption.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Engineering Mathematics Statistics or a related field.

5 years of experience in data visualization business intelligence data analytics analytics engineering data science or related roles including responsibility for complex projects.

Advanced hands-on experience with Power BI including report development semantic modeling DAX row-level security performance optimization workspaces apps sharing and permissions.

Advanced proficiency in SQL with experience optimizing complex queries and database tasks.

Experience using Python or R for complex data analysis; experience with machine learning predictive modeling or Apache Spark is preferred.

Experience with enterprise data platforms and sources such as Databricks SharePoint Excel and relational databases.

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional analytics initiatives influencing stakeholders and coaching or mentoring other professionals.

Experience working in agile delivery environments; experience in a regulated industry is preferred.

Advanced Power BI expertise including data modeling DAX row-level security dashboard optimization and governed deployment practices.

Advanced SQL skills and practical capability in Python or R for complex analysis and analytical application development.

Strong knowledge of statistical analysis data mining predictive modeling machine learning and large-scale analytics techniques.

Ability to create complex intuitive data visualizations and impactful presentations and to coach others in these practices.

Strong understanding of visualization standards chart selection dashboard usability accessibility and data storytelling.

Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into scalable user-friendly governed analytical solutions and actionable recommendations.

Project leadership skills including independent decision-making prioritization risk management delegation and coordination of small teams.

Strong governance mindset with attention to data quality accuracy documentation security and continuous improvement.

Effective communication influencing stakeholder management and collaboration across technical business and senior audiences.

Curiosity and innovation mindset with the ability to evaluate emerging analytics and data science practices and apply them pragmatically.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer or comparable data analytics certification preferred.

Relevant certification in cloud data platforms Databricks data science or advanced analytics is a plus.

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