Lead BI Engineer

job Role: Lead BI Engineer

Experience: 8 - 10 years
Location: New York, New Jersey

< style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Job Summary:

We are looking for a Lead BI Engineer with expertise in Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, and SQL to transform data into actionable insights for business decisions. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with BI tools, cloud-based data platforms, and a solid understanding of data visualization and analytics.

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Skills & Expertise:

< style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Core BI Skills:

• Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Power BI Service)
• Data Warehousing (ETL, Data Modeling, Fact & Dimension Tables)
• Data Visualization (Dashboards, Reports, KPIs)
• SQL (Expertise in writing complex queries)

< style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Databases & Querying:

• Proficiency in Oracle, MySQL, DB2, or PostgreSQL
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts

< style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Additional BI & Data Skills (Good to Have):

• Power BI & Data Platform Certifications
• Experience with Tableau, MicroStrategy, SSRS
• Knowledge of Power BI Admin features (versioning, usage reports, capacity planning)
• Experience in data analysis methodologies
• Familiarity with Python, Perl, or Shell scripting
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Proven experience in migrating BI solutions to Power BI or modern BI platforms
• Experience in Generative BI implementation

< style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Soft Skills & Business Acumen:

• Exposure to multiple business domains (Retail, BFSI, Healthcare, Telecom)
• Understanding of SDLC and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and a team leader
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

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Role & Responsibilities:

• Design & implement BI solutions using Power BI and other BI tools like Tableau, MicroStrategy, and SSRS
• Collaborate with business analysts and BI leads to improve key business metrics
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and successful project deliveries
• Mentor and guide junior BI engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide best practices
• Lead the migration of existing BI solutions to Power BI or modern platforms
• Work with cloud-based data intelligence platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Manage client communications and deliverables

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Power BI or Data Analytics Certifications
• Experience in enterprise-scale BI implementations
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and AI-driven BI

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