Power BI Developer

Job Title: Power BI Developer
Location: NYC, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months

Pay Rate - $50 - $62/hr on W-2 (No 1099 or C2C)

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.

Responsibilities:

• Power BI Administration:

• Manage and maintain Power BI workspaces, datasets, and dataflows.
• Administer and optimize Power BI Premium and Fabric capacities, ensuring efficient utilization.
• Perform capacity planning, scaling, and migration from Power BI to Fabric capacity.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance of the Power BI/Fabric environment.
• Troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues within Power BI/Fabric.

• Dashboard and Report Development:

• Design and develop user-friendly, visually impactful dashboards and reports tailored to business requirements.
• Ensure optimal performance of reports by implementing efficient data modeling and DAX calculations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights.

• Data Integration and Migration:

• Lead the migration of Power BI capacity to Microsoft Fabric capacity, including planning, execution, and post-migration validation.
• Integrate data from various sources into Power BI/Fabric for centralized reporting.
• Develop and maintain reusable data pipelines and datasets.

• Proactive Collaboration and Innovation:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the BI ecosystem.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Power BI and Fabric features and implement best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert to train and mentor team members on Power BI/Fabric.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Experience:

• 5 experiences with Power BI administration.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric capacity, including migration from Power BI capacity.
• 5 experiences in building interactive dashboards, reports, and data models.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of DAX, Power Query, and advanced data modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of Fabric architecture, capacity planning, and optimization.
• Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Data Lake, or other Fabric-related components is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• 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.

Top Skills: Power BI administration, Data Analytics, Azure Synapse

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND

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