Master's degree in analytics or information systems preferred
7+ years in business intelligence or data analytics
Previous consulting experience in data and analytics
Expertise in using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Strong skills with ETL tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Alteryx)
Experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Azure, AWS)
Proven mentoring skills with junior analysts
Responsibilities
Manage multiple project workstreams independently
Act as product owner for business intelligence solutions
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Lead and mentor junior team members across projects
Produce high-quality code and architectural designs
Contribute to proposal development and quality improvement
Assist Partners in pitch preparation and delivery
Engage in internal initiatives (e.g., Recruiting, Marketing)
Benefits
Each team member receives an internal coach for professional development
Focus on achieving individual career goals and providing unique opportunities
Emphasis on work-life balance with limited travel
Encouragement of an entrepreneurial spirit within the workplace
Rapid career advancement through cross-functional training
Full Job Description
Principal Solutions Architect Responsibilities:
Manage workstreams on multiple projects with the ability to stand up cloud data architecture with minimal supervision from senior team members
Act as product owner for end-to-end business intelligence solutions, from ETL to visualization
Develop and maintain a strong client relationship on engagement and effectively communicates hypothesis, assumptions, results, and other opportunities for improvement
Lead junior team members and colleagues across workstreams
Produce high quality, client-facing, production level code and sustainable architectural designs
Contribute to proposal development (i.e., assistance with analysis/presentation, etc.) and proactively identifies way to improve the proposal quality (i.e., research, package case studies, etc.)
Assist Partners in preparation for pitches and attend as required
Take ownership over development of Firm Contribution areas, such as Recruiting, Professional Development, Marketing, etc.
Principal Solutions Architect Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a top university, required
Master's degree related to analytics or information system, preferred
7+ years of business intelligence or data analytics experience
Previous experience in data and analytics consulting or a client facing role
Expert knowledge and delivery experience with Tableau, Power BI, Qlik or any other data visualization tools
Strong knowledge and experience with ETL tools like Power Query, Azure Data Factory, FiveTran, Stitch, Alteryx and languages like SQL, Python or R
Knowledge or experience working with cloud data warehouses (Azure, Snowflake, GCP, AWS)
Relevant certifications associated with business intelligence tools
Experience in mentoring junior analysts and leading cross-functional teams to deliver data products
Demonstrated ability to interact and work collaboratively with junior and senior team members, senior management, and other stakeholders or professionals
"Roll up your sleeves" mentality and willingness to complete any tasks if needed, no matter the role
Experience in project management and independently managing deliverables
Effective communication skills to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience or senior executives
Ability to assist with internal firm initiatives (e.g., marketing, client pitches)
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
Authorization to work in the United States
Commitment to living MERU's values and core characteristics
$170,000 - $190,000 a year
In addition to benefits, MERU also offers an extremely competitive bonus program that is based on firm contribution efforts, adherence to our core values, and performance.
