Power BI Developer | Centurion
A Power BI Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that transform data into actionable insights, utilizing advanced Power BI features and best practices.
As a Power BI Developer, you need advanced expertise in data modeling, DAX, Power Apps, Power Query, and business intelligence reporting, typically backed by a degree in computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a relevant field; Power BI certification is advantageous.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform, SQL databases, and relevant certifications like Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies enable developers to deliver accurate, actionable insights that drive key business decisions and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain BI solutions: Design and develop advanced Power BI dashboards and reporting, ensuring they meet complex business requirements.
Support and develop the Power BI strategy: by implementing leading-practice standards, ensuring alignment with the analytics strategy, and contributing to the BI roadmap planning.
Support data governance processes through application of Power BI security frameworks, management of shared datasets, and reuse of core models to reduce unmanaged report growth and system design discipline.
Data Modelling: Implement robust data models.
Performance optimization: Optimize Power BI performance through efficient data modelling and shaping, report design, and use of automated testing (DAX Studio, Performance Analyzer, Power Query, M language)
Collaboration with stakeholders: Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship, establishing best practices for Power BI development and deployment.
Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest Power BI features and industry trends to continuously improve BI solutions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in Power BI development
Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in Power BI, Power Apps, DAX, SQL, and data modelling principles.
Analytical Skills: Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical audiences
Soft Skills: Need to demonstrate strong attention to detail, adaptability in a rapidly changing environment, effective collaboration across cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Education: A degree in computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a relevant field; Power BI certification is advantageous.