About this role
Engineer II - Analytics & Insights
Position Overview
Business Intelligence Developer
The Business Intelligence Developer is responsible for designing and developing dashboards and reporting solutions using the Microsoft BI stack, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft SSRS/Snowflake and SQL development. This role focuses on building scalable data models, managing data and report development and enhancements, and supporting production-ready analytics solutions in an Agile environment.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable reporting and insights, while contributing to the full development lifecycle—from data sourcing and modeling to visualization and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
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Write and optimize complex SQL queries to support reporting and analytics in the SSRS and Snowflake platforms
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Translate business and client requests into applicable technical deliverables
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Build and maintain data models using relational databases, tabular models, or cubes
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Develop proof-of-concept (POC) reports and dashboards and evolve them into production solutions
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Ensure data accuracy, performance, and scalability of BI solutions
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Collaborate with technical teams to define and implement data structures and reporting schemas
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Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and delivery
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Support testing, validation, and ongoing enhancement of dashboards and reports
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Research and apply new tools, features, and best practices in BI and data visualization
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Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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3–5+ years of experience in BI or data development roles
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Strong expertise in:
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SQL (advanced querying, performance tuning)
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Microsoft SQL Server (SSRS)
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Experience working with:
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Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms
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Data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling
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Familiarity with Sigma or other modern BI tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.)
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Ability to work with large datasets and optimize performance
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
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Nice-to-Have Skills (or willingness to learn)
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Exposure to CI/CD, Git, or DevOps practices
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
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Soft Skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
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Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
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Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies
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Work environment
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Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours as required to complete projects
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Sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time
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Use standard office equipment
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Accessibility Support
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We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [email protected].