Power BI Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Power BI Developer based in Canada.

Join a remote technology team where data visualization, analytics, and modern data platforms drive better business decisions. As a Power BI Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting solutions that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. You will take ownership of data modeling, semantic layer design, and performance optimization to ensure reliable, scalable reporting experiences. Working closely with business stakeholders, you will translate analytical needs into clear visualizations while supporting data governance and security. You will also leverage the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem to strengthen data integration, transformation, and warehousing capabilities. This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced data professional with deep Power BI expertise and a passion for building high-quality, insight-driven solutions.

As a Power BI Developer, you will lead the development and optimization of business intelligence solutions, ensuring that reports and dashboards meet stakeholder needs while maintaining strong standards for performance, scalability, and data security.

• Design, develop, and maintain complex Power BI dashboards and reports using advanced DAX, Power Query, and data modeling techniques.

• Build, manage, and optimize data models within the Power BI semantic layer to improve performance, consistency, and scalability.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate them into effective dashboards, visualizations, and analytical solutions.

• Implement data governance, security controls, and access management practices within Power BI.

• Administer Power BI workspaces and manage user permissions to ensure appropriate access to reporting resources.

• Leverage Microsoft Fabric tools and services for data integration, transformation, and warehousing.

• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, investigate data discrepancies, and implement corrective measures.

• Apply data warehousing principles and best practices to support reliable, maintainable reporting infrastructure.

• Monitor developments in Power BI and related technologies, incorporating relevant features and best practices into existing solutions.

• Where applicable, contribute to Tableau-related development and the migration of dashboards and reports from Tableau to Power BI.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced business intelligence professional with advanced Power BI development skills, a strong understanding of data architecture, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable analytical solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of professional experience as a Power BI Developer.

• Deep understanding of data modeling concepts, semantic layer design, and data architecture.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and DAX.

• Strong proficiency in Power Query for data transformation, cleansing, and preparation.

• Practical experience with the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem, including technologies such as Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Data Lake.

• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, architecture, and best practices.

• Experience developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and complex reporting solutions.

• Knowledge of data governance, security, workspace administration, and user access management in Power BI.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate data quality and performance issues.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage development priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Tableau development and administration.

• Previous experience migrating dashboards, reports, and data visualizations from Tableau to Power BI.

• Familiarity with integrating Power BI solutions into modern enterprise data platforms.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Contract-based engagement.

• Opportunity to work with Microsoft Power BI and the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.

• Opportunity to develop advanced business intelligence solutions that support data-driven decision-making.