Senior Data Analytics Developer

About Sun Opta

Sun Opta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and food service providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, Sun Opta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, food service, and e-commerce channels across North America.

The Senior Data Analytics Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft SQL Server, and Power BI. This position requires technical expertise to ensure high-quality, and scalable data products that align with Sun Opta's business goals. This position will manage daily activities as well as project priorities and work closely with stakeholders to provide valuable insights.

The ideal candidate should have strong skills in data architecture, BI reporting, and modern data platforms, as well as proven abilities in communication.

Candidates must show initiative, possess excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities, and be effective team players while also taking responsibility for their individual contributions. A high aptitude and strong desire for continuous learning are essential.

• Develop and optimize data solutions in Microsoft Fabric and SQL Server.
• Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines, data models, and data warehouses/lake houses.
• Oversee the development of advanced dashboards and analytics in Power BI to enable self-service insights.
• Support the migration of an existing environment developed in traditional MS SQL to MS Fabric.
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of data platforms with existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting complex data issues and resolving system bottlenecks.
• Support data migration initiatives, ensuring secure and efficient transfer of data across platforms and environments.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure best practices for data governance, security, and compliance are followed.
• Create and maintain documentation for data processes, architecture, and standards.

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• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, BI, or analytics roles.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server (T‑SQL, performance tuning, database design).
• Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric (One Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI integration).
• Advanced expertise in Power BI including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling.
• Excellent collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.

• Experience with data governance frameworks (e.g., security, cataloging, lineage).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Knowledge of APIs, data integrations, and real‑time data streaming.
• Experience managing Agile or Scrum-based teams.
• Microsoft certifications in Data Engineering, BI, or Azure.

• This position will be at the Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Any candidate living within the Greater Minneapolis/St Paul area will adhere to the hybrid work model. We will also consider remote applicants.
• Must be available for escalations during an on‑call rotation: nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Work is performed in an office environment.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Family leave
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with Match
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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