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We exist to make data and AI work for the businesses where it matters most. We take on the work companies can't afford to get wrong, embedding teams sized to the problem and working inside our clients' operations as partners, not extra hands. We build durable systems that outlast the engagement, and we leave every client more capable and more profitable than we found them.\nWe work with Healthcare and Life Sciences, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Private Equity, and marketing organizations. We're a Snowflake Elite services partner.\nFive values guide our work: Always Truthful, Own the Outcome, Believe in the Work, Team Over Ego, and Learn Here, Lead Here. \nJob Description & Responsibilities\nThe Senior Lead Engineer Business Intelligence at OneSix works collaboratively to design and develop data-driven solutions that empower clients with actionable insights. This role is mission-critical, leading project teams, shaping project scopes, and working directly with clients to refine and implement BI strategies. While not a direct people manager, the Senior Lead Engineer serves as a technical team lead, providing mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction to team members to ensure successful project delivery. They are responsible for architecting scalable data solutions, optimizing analytics workflows, and leveraging best-in-class BI tools to solve our clients' most pressing challenges.\nDefine and drive the BI strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.\nLead and mentor a team of BI engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.\nCollaborate with executives and key stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into BI solutions.\nDesign, implement, and optimize scalable data models and architectures for reporting and analytics.\nOversee the development and maintenance of ETL pipelines, ensuring data integrity and performance.\nManage cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing solutions (Snowflake)\nLead the development of enterprise-level dashboards, reports, and self-service BI tools.\nImplement and optimize BI solutions using Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar tools.\nIntegrate advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-driven insights into BI platforms.\nEstablish and enforce BI best practices, including data governance, security, and documentation.\nMonitor and improve query performance, data processing efficiency, and system scalability.\nEnsure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.\nWork cross-functionally with data engineers, analysts, and business teams to align data strategies.\nAct as a key advisor on data-driven initiatives, influencing decision-making at the leadership level.\nFacilitate training and enablement programs to enhance BI adoption across the organization.\nExperience, Qualification, & Skills\nBachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.\n6+ years of experience in business intelligence, data engineering, or a similar role.\nExpert-level proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and ETL development.\nExtensive experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.\nDeep understanding of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure) and data warehousing solutions.\nStrong programming skills in Python, R, or other scripting languages for data automation.\nProven ability to lead teams and manage large-scale BI initiatives.\nExcellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and stakeholder communication skills.\nExperience with machine learning, AI-driven analytics, or predictive modeling.\nFamiliarity with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, or similar).\nKnowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD for data workflows.\nBackground in Agile methodologies and project management.\nLeadership & Soft Skills:\nStrong mentorship abilities and a passion for helping others grow.\nAbility to influence technical strategy without direct managerial authority.\nEffective communication skills to present complex ML concepts to diverse audiences.\nProblem-solving mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with different teams.\nCompensation / Benefits\nCompetitive compensation\nCompany-paid medical, vision, dental, and wellness benefits for employees \nCompany-provided home office equipment\nFlexible vacation and sick days\nTeam-oriented and supportive working environment \nCompany-sponsored events and swag\n401k Employer match\nThis position offers a base salary in the range of $140,000-$160,000 USD annually, depending on experience and location. Compensation may vary based on factors including geographic location, level of experience, skills, and performance. This salary range reflects base pay only and does not include any additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, or benefits.\nOneSix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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