How to hire a business intelligence architect

How to hire a business intelligence architect, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business intelligence architect hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business intelligence architect job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business intelligence architect
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your business intelligence architect job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a business intelligence architect for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A business intelligence architect's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business intelligence architects from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of business intelligence architects and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Business Intelligence Architect	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Intelligence Architect		$41-73
   Analytical Data Miner	An analytical data miner specializes in providing analytical services to help organizations make decisions and optimize their daily operations. They may work in the medical, manufacturing, information technology, construction, and finance industries... Show more	$28-56
   BI Consultant	BI Consultants improve the company's internal processes through data analysis and consultation. Their primary duties include monitoring data storage, documenting work processes, preparing data analysis reports, reviewing and validating the companies' data, and monitoring analysis outcomes and metrics... Show more	$35-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Analytics
   • Power Bi
   • Dashboards
   • Visualization
   • ETL
   • Java
   • Business Intelligence Solutions
   • Data Warehouse
   • Data Analysis
   • Azure
   • Data Warehousing
   • Ssis
   • Data Architecture
   • SSRS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and execute various BO reporting projects within organization.
   • Train report developers to leverage OLAP data source for the development of SSRS reports.
   • Develop front-end, metadata and ETL specification to support business requirements for reporting across the organization.
   • Design and implement a unique metadata driven ETL solution for aggregate facts using partition switching and parallel processing.
   • Develop and lead teams to develop SSRS reports base upon company standards and business requirements.
   • Save over $100k/year by creating SSIS packages to automatically import and export data to new expense-reporting and reimbursement system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business intelligence architect job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A business intelligence architect salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a business intelligence architect in Indiana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level business intelligence architect usually earns less than a senior-level business intelligence architect. Additionally, a business intelligence architect with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average business intelligence architect salary

   $115,720yearly

   $55.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business intelligence architect salary

   $87,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average business intelligence architect salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$144,694	$70
   2	New York	$124,647	$60
   3	Washington	$119,700	$58
   4	Connecticut	$118,713	$57
   5	Virginia	$115,935	$56
   6	New Jersey	$115,701	$56
   7	Massachusetts	$115,667	$56
   8	Maryland	$115,647	$56
   9	Utah	$108,383	$52
   10	Michigan	$106,738	$51
   11	North Carolina	$105,066	$51
   12	Texas	$104,156	$50
   13	Ohio	$103,502	$50
   14	Arizona	$101,136	$49
   15	Illinois	$100,092	$48
   16	Georgia	$99,999	$48
   17	Missouri	$98,346	$47
   18	Colorado	$97,851	$47
   19	Arkansas	$86,395	$42

   Average business intelligence architect salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Netflix	$147,195	$70.77
   2	Everyday Health	$145,241	$69.83
   3	Google	$144,120	$69.29	75
   4	Boston Consulting Group	$137,469	$66.09	32
   5	GoPro	$135,330	$65.06
   6	Slalom	$131,930	$63.43	991
   7	Medallia	$131,511	$63.23
   8	The TJX Companies	$128,032	$61.55	7
   9	99 Cents Only Stores	$127,668	$61.38
   10	Bank of the West	$126,859	$60.99
   11	Populus Group	$126,426	$60.78
   12	Analytic Partners	$126,391	$60.76
   13	Costco Wholesale	$126,318	$60.73
   14	Milliman	$125,960	$60.56	6
   15	Current TV	$125,639	$60.40
   16	DemandTec	$125,310	$60.25
   17	Addison Group	$124,726	$59.96	20
   18	Rose Hills Mortuary	$124,468	$59.84	2
   19	Barclays	$123,590	$59.42
   20	Kohl's	$123,158	$59.21

4. Writing a business intelligence architect job description

   A job description for a business intelligence architect role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a business intelligence architect job description:

   Business intelligence architect job description example

   Responsible for the overall vision, architecture, oversight and use of our enterprise Power BI ecosystem along with the related road maps and lifecycle management.
   Essential Functions:
   Keen awareness of what it means to empower the business with data to make decisions Deep understanding of the Power BI service, capacities, tenants, desktop software, integration points, etc.Understanding of networking concepts such as firewalls, DMZs, etc.Understanding of how the Data Gateways fit within the ecosystem, and the various ways they can be configured Passion for keeping environments safe while enabling business with more self-service functionality Solid working knowledge of how to develop, create, and publish Power BI datasets, reports, dashboards, dataflows, and paginated reports Familiar with a central model architecture within Power BIKnowledgeable on setting up composite models using direct query and pass through authentication Stays current with the new functionality coming out in the Power BI space Solid understanding of the Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and the Power BI Report Server (aka a Power BI enabled SSRS instance) Working knowledge of Dimensional based models and methods for consuming data from sources such as Databricks, SQL, SAP, Dataverse, etc.Aligns efforts across the various technical architectural disciplines within the company to develop innovative and appropriate architectures and roadmaps that enable the enterprise to deliver best-in-class services to their clients, partners and employees Work with the department leadership in establishing technology architecture strategy, goals, and objectives Partner with peers within all Information Technology groups to promote architecture principles, standards, methods, and strategic direction for the enterprise Lead / participate in vendor architecture related assessments and reviews Develop technical architectures that will drive reduced cost, increased availability, improved security, client experience, and greater flexibility Perform any other job duties as requested
   Education and Experience:
   Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required Master's degree is preferredA minimum of seven (7) years of IT and/or relevant business experience, to include a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a senior BI architect, and three (3) years of experience in a relevant domain, such as BI administrator, BI lead, or BI data engineer.
   Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
   Knowledge for how best to set up Databricks consumption tables for optimized read preferred Some Administration of BI ecosystem in the past and development of central data models a plus Effectively disseminates information to appropriate audiences verbally and in writing Ability to actively gather appropriate level of participation and input to decision-making and foster it within teams Ability to lead technical evaluations and conduct research & development in emerging technologies Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills; listening and critical thinking; presentation skills, facilitation skills Ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders at all different levels Flexibility during organizational and/or business changes Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail Customer Service oriented
   
   Organization Level Competencies
   Leveraging FeedbackCustomer OrientationValuing DifferencesManaging WorkEarning TrustQuality OrientationAdaptabilityInfluencingCollaborating
   
   This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right business intelligence architect for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with business intelligence architects they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit business intelligence architects who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business intelligence architect job on Zippia to find and recruit business intelligence architect candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting business intelligence architects requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a business intelligence architect applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business intelligence architect

   Once you've selected the best business intelligence architect candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new business intelligence architect. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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