Business Intelligence Engineer

About StarRez

StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.

About the Role

As a Business Intelligence Engineer at our cutting-edge SaaS company, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. In this role, you will design and maintain scalable data pipelines, develop interactive dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance our product offerings and customer experience. Your work will empower stakeholders with clear, accurate, and timely analytics, helping to shape the future of our fast-paced, innovative organization. 

You will own the end-to-end process of extracting, transforming, and visualizing data, ensuring seamless integration with our cloud-based infrastructure. As a key contributor, you’ll partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and build robust reporting systems that fuel our growth in the competitive SaaS landscape. 

What Will You Own

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines to process large datasets efficiently. 

• Build and optimize interactive dashboards and reports using Domo. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key metrics and deliver actionable insights. 

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all analytics platforms and data warehousing solutions. 

• Automate reporting processes to support real-time decision-making for stakeholders. 

• Optimize data models and queries for performance and scalability in cloud environments. 

• Communicate complex data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. 

• 3-5 years of experience in business intelligence, data engineering, or a similar role. 

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large datasets. 

• Experience with Python or R for data analysis and scripting. 

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). 

• Proficiency with BI tools like Domo, Tableau, Power BI, or Looker for visualization. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field or relevant advanced certifications. 

• Experience with big data technologies like Apache Spark or Hadoop. 

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts or predictive modeling. 

• Knowledge of API integrations for real-time data processing. 

• Experience with SaaS-specific metrics like customer retention or churn analysis. 

• Proficiency with version control systems like Git. 

• Strong storytelling skills to present data insights in a compelling way. 

Reasons to Join Our Team

StarRez is not just a workplace—it’s a place to belong, build, and grow.   

• A Culture That Lasts: Many of our team members have been with us for 20+ years—a testament to our people-first philosophy.   

• Global Impact, Local Ownership: Join a team that spans across Australia, the USA, the UK, and Canada, working on industry-leading solutions, while building the centre up from ground up.   

• Long-Term Vision: We’re not here for short-term gains. We invest in our people for the long haul, creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and thrive.   

• Innovation with Stability: Backed by Vista Equity Partners, we combine the agility of a scaling SaaS company with the stability of long-term industry leadership.   

• Z-Factor: We take pride in our culture of passion, care, and high performance. The Z-Factor defines how we support our teams, foster growth, and ensure that everyone at StarRez thrives.   

Even if you don't have all of the Preferred Qualifications listed above, but feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to hear from you!

StarRez is an equal opportunity employer.