Power BI Developer
- VRK IT VISION
5 Days Ago
30-40 per Hourly
NA
Remote
10-19 Years
Required Skills: Power BI Developer
Job Description
Power BI Developer - Remote Position - Strong Consultant
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Power BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will transform complex data into compelling visual insights and interactive dashboards that drive business value.
Key Responsibilities:
Dashboard and Report Development
- Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that meet business requirements
- Create compelling data visualizations that effectively communicate insights to stakeholders
- Build self-service reporting solutions for end users across various departments
- Develop and maintain paginated reports for operational and regulatory reporting needs
- Implement drill-through, drill-down, and cross-filtering capabilities for enhanced user experience
- Design mobile-responsive dashboards for executives and field users
Data Modeling and Architecture
- Design and implement efficient data models using star schema and snowflake schema principles
- Create and optimize DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) measures and calculated columns
- Develop complex calculations for KPIs, trend analysis, and forecasting
- Implement row-level security (RLS) to ensure appropriate data access controls
- Design and maintain semantic models that support multiple reporting solutions
- Optimize data model performance and query efficiency
Data Integration and ETL
- Connect Power BI to multiple data sources including SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, SharePoint, Excel, and cloud platforms
- Develop Power Query (M language) transformations for data cleansing and preparation
- Build and maintain data pipelines using Power BI Dataflows
- Implement incremental refresh strategies for large datasets
- Integrate with Azure Data Factory and other ETL tools as needed
- Schedule and monitor data refresh operations
Collaboration and Deployment
- Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Publish and manage reports in Power BI Service workspaces
- Configure and maintain Power BI gateways for on-premises data connectivity
- Implement version control and deployment strategies for Power BI content
- Provide training and support to end users on Power BI functionality
- Document technical specifications, data models, and best practices
Performance Optimization
- Monitor and troubleshoot report performance issues
- Optimize DAX queries and data models for faster load times
- Implement best practices for efficient data refresh and query execution
- Analyze and improve report rendering performance
- Review and optimize Power Query transformations
Governance and Security
- Implement data governance policies and security standards
- Configure workspace access and sharing permissions
- Manage Power BI Premium capacity and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
- Maintain audit trails and usage monitoring
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
- Expert-level knowledge of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Strong proficiency in Power Query (M language) for data transformation
- Solid understanding of data modeling concepts and dimensional design
- Experience with SQL and database querying (T-SQL, stored procedures)
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
- Understanding of security implementation including RLS and object-level security
Data and Analytics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with statistical analysis and forecasting techniques
- Understanding of business intelligence best practices
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Knowledge of data visualization principles and best practices
Additional Technical Knowledge
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services (Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Analysis Services)
- Experience with Power BI REST API and PowerShell for automation
- Knowledge of Git or other version control systems
- Understanding of Power BI embedded analytics
- Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics (preferred)
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Collaborative team player with stakeholder management experience
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification
- Experience with other Microsoft BI tools (SSRS, SSAS, Azure Synapse Analytics)
- Knowledge of Tableau, Qlik, or other BI visualization tools
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Background in specific industry domain (finance, healthcare, retail, etc.)
- Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate
- Familiarity with data science concepts and machine learning
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field
- Equivalent work experience will be considered
Typical Projects:
- Executive dashboards for C-level reporting
- Operational KPI tracking and monitoring
- Sales and marketing performance analytics
- Financial reporting and forecasting
- Supply chain and inventory analytics
- Customer behavior and segmentation analysis
- HR analytics and workforce planning
Work Environment:
- Hybrid/Remote work options available
- Collaborative team environment
- Exposure to various business units and stakeholders
- Opportunities for continuous learning and certification
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Microsoft certification support and reimbursement
- Modern BI tools and technologies
- Collaborative and innovative work culture
- Health benefits and retireme
