Business Intelligence Solution Architect

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

- Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

- Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

- A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

The Business Intelligence (BI) Solution Architect leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide BI strategies, delivering scalable reporting and analytics solutions. Partners with stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights and promote best practices in visualization and self-service analytics. Supports ERP implementation by ensuring data integrity, enabling master data migration, and designing the post-ERP reporting layer.

Job Duties:

- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable BI solutions to support enterprise-wide reporting and analytics.

- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights through data visualization and reporting.

- Define and promote best practices for dashboard development, data storytelling, and self-service analytics.

- Establish and maintain data governance protocols and documentation standards.

- Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Intelligence strategy aligned with organizational goals.

- Serve as a key member of the core team for a multi-year ERP replacement initiative.

- Leverage BI tools to support master data cleanup, validation, and migration efforts.

- Ensure data integrity and consistency across all phases of the ERP implementation.

- Design and build the semantic layer for post-ERP BI reporting and analytics.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related field is required

- 5+ years of experience in BI Development, Data Architecture and/or Database administration is strongly desired

Qualifications:

- Proficiency in BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, of Qlik and strong SQL skills.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and data migration projects.

- Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data governance frameworks.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a collaborative mindset.

- Excellent communication skills and experience engaging cross-functional stakeholders.

- Expertise in modern data warehousing and semantic layer architecture.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and its integration with Power BI and other data services.

- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.

- Proficiency in scripting languages for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell)

- Working knowledge of Salesforce SOQL

Competencies:

- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

- Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

- Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

- Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment

- Requires prolonged periods of talking/listening

- Work is performed in close proximity to others

- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

- Competitive Pay

- Annual Bonus

- Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

- 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

- Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

- Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

- Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

- Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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