Technical – Power BI Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a Power BI Administrator/Developer with expertise in both the administration and development aspects of Power BI. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of building impactful dashboards and reports, coupled with the ability to manage capacity migrations and optimize data ecosystems. We’re looking for someone proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently without the need for handholding.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Power BI Administration:
o Manage and maintain Power BI workspaces, datasets, and dataflows.
o Administer and optimize Power BI Premium and Fabric capacities, ensuring efficient utilization.
o Perform capacity planning, scaling, and migration from Power BI to Fabric capacity.
o Ensure security, compliance, and governance of the Power BI/Fabric environment.
o Troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues within Power BI/Fabric.
2. Dashboard and Report Development:
o Design and develop user-friendly, visually impactful dashboards and reports tailored to business requirements.
o Ensure optimal performance of reports by implementing efficient data modeling and DAX calculations.
o Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights.
3. Data Integration and Migration:
o Lead the migration of Power BI capacity to Microsoft Fabric capacity, including planning, execution, and post-migration validation.
o Integrate data from various sources into Power BI/Fabric for centralized reporting.
o Develop and maintain reusable data pipelines and datasets.
4. Proactive Collaboration and Innovation:
o Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the BI ecosystem.
o Stay up-to-date with the latest Power BI and Fabric features and implement best practices.
o Act as a subject matter expert to train and mentor team members on Power BI/Fabric.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience:
o 5+ experiences with Power BI administration.
o Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric capacity, including migration from Power BI capacity.
o 5+ experiences in building interactive dashboards, reports, and data models.
• Technical Expertise:
o Strong understanding of DAX, Power Query, and advanced data modeling techniques.
o Knowledge of Fabric architecture, capacity planning, and optimization.
o Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Data Lake, or other Fabric-related components is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
o Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
o Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
o Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Microsoft certifications in Power BI, Fabric, or related technologies.
• Experience in automating administrative tasks using PowerShell or REST APIs.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and project management tools.