How to hire a business intelligence senior developer

How to hire a business intelligence senior developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business intelligence senior developer 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 senior developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business intelligence senior developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the business intelligence senior developer you need to hire. Certain business intelligence senior developer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A business intelligence senior developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business intelligence senior developers 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of business intelligence senior developers.

   Type of Business Intelligence Senior Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Intelligence Senior Developer		$41-67
   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
   Database Developer/Database Administrator	A database developer/database administrator specializes in designing and developing database programs and systems, maintaining and updating them regularly. They are in charge of understanding project needs and guidelines, establishing and implementing test systems to identify potential risks and issues, fixing and upgrading components, and storing data according to protocols... Show more	$29-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Power Bi
   • Business Intelligence
   • Analytics
   • Dashboards
   • ETL
   • SSRS
   • Data Warehouse
   • Visualization
   • SSAS
   • Data Analysis
   • Azure
   • Java
   • Data Warehousing
   • Microsoft SQL Server

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage dashboard and request security/privileges in the analytics catalog manager.
   • Used T-SQL to create databases and database objects like tables, views, store procedures, indexes and triggers.
   • Involve in development and implementation of SSIS, SSAS and SSRS application solutions for various business units across the organization.
   • Design and implement enterprise data warehouse environment will all supporting ETL.
   • Analyze the source systems for data extraction for the reporting requirement.
   • Involve in the migration of OBIEE reports to Qlik and create better visualization as per the business requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the business intelligence senior developer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A business intelligence senior developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a business intelligence senior developer in Colorado may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level business intelligence senior developer. Additionally, a business intelligence senior developer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average business intelligence senior developer salary

   $110,046yearly

   $52.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business intelligence senior developer salary

   $86,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average business intelligence senior developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$138,027	$66
   2	Washington	$130,629	$63
   3	New York	$113,966	$55
   4	District of Columbia	$112,140	$54
   5	Massachusetts	$109,648	$53
   6	Virginia	$107,960	$52
   7	Arizona	$107,136	$52
   8	Illinois	$105,883	$51
   9	Nevada	$105,711	$51
   10	Minnesota	$103,819	$50
   11	Pennsylvania	$103,540	$50
   12	Ohio	$102,807	$49
   13	North Carolina	$102,407	$49
   14	Wisconsin	$99,588	$48
   15	Georgia	$99,217	$48
   16	Texas	$98,800	$48
   17	Indiana	$98,484	$47
   18	Tennessee	$96,408	$46
   19	Florida	$93,810	$45
   20	Nebraska	$93,745	$45

   Average business intelligence senior developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Pacific Investment Management Company LLC	$144,234	$69.34	5
   2	Sunrun	$141,070	$67.82
   3	Applied Materials	$138,534	$66.60	6
   4	Safeway	$138,201	$66.44
   5	Sony Interactive Entertainment America	$136,083	$65.42
   6	Viking Global Investors	$132,885	$63.89
   7	MUFG EMEA	$130,948	$62.96
   8	Logitech	$130,107	$62.55
   9	FiscalNote	$127,544	$61.32
   10	PPG	$126,123	$60.64
   11	Citi	$126,056	$60.60	34
   12	ServiceNow	$125,735	$60.45	6
   13	LogRhythm	$124,390	$59.80
   14	Sonos	$123,365	$59.31
   15	DocuSign	$122,736	$59.01
   16	Informatica	$121,417	$58.37
   17	Autodesk	$121,316	$58.33	15
   18	Floor & Decor	$120,944	$58.15	2
   19	Ball	$120,625	$57.99
   20	Nordstrom	$120,350	$57.86	5

4. Writing a business intelligence senior developer job description

   A business intelligence senior developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a business intelligence senior developer job description:

   Business intelligence senior developer job description example

   Job DescriptionSenior Business Intelligence Developer If you are a Senior Business Intelligence Developer with either Microsoft Dynamics 365 or AX experience, please read on! (Remote candidates welcome!)
   
   Our company has grown to become one of the nation's leading providers of mechanical construction and facility services, helping clients throughout the entire facility life cycle, which includes engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance. Our employee-owned business has served hospitals, hotels, schools, sports stadiums, key infrastructure facilities, industrial complexes, and other important institutions for 70 years by offering cutting-edge services that enhance the operation of top-tier mechanical and electrical systems.Top Reasons to Work with Us1. Great growth potential long term with industry leading benefits and profit sharing option!
   
   2. We are a "Top 100 Best Places to Work" in America and a "Top 30 Companies to Retire from"!What You Will Be Doing- Utilizing Power BI and Reporting Services, create, develop, and support reporting solutions.
   
   - Create, manage, and provide support for Tabular data models, Azure Data Factory, and SQL Server OLAP solutions.
   
   - In the analysis, design, development, and implementation of comprehensive business intelligence systems, offer functional and technical competence.
   
   - Review, test, and pilot new Business Intelligence solutions in conjunction with other IT personnel and business stakeholders.
   
   - Participate in daily team meetings while working in an Agile setting.What You Need for this Position- 5+ years of expertise designing and sustaining complete business intelligence platforms.
   
   - Knowledge of the Finance, Operations, and Customer Engagement modules of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or AX.
   - Experience with SQL Server including T-SQL, replication, stored procedures and performance tuning.
   - Understanding of creating Microsoft OLAP solutions.
   - Knowledge of ETL using SSIS and Azure Data Factory.
   - Knowledge of the PaaS and IaaS databases offered by Microsoft Azure.
   - Knowledge of SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, and Data Factory.
   - Strong communication abilities in both writing and speaking.
   - A desire to study and acquire new technological abilities.So, if you are interested, please apply today! - Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
   
   CyberCoders, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find business intelligence senior developers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business intelligence senior developer job on Zippia to find and attract quality business intelligence senior developer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting business intelligence senior developers 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   If your interviews with business intelligence senior developer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you 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 senior developer

   Once you've decided on a perfect business intelligence senior developer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new business intelligence senior developer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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