What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power BI/SQL Developer (8278) position at Morton?
Position Title : Power BI / SQL Developer
Position Status : 12-month contract with extensions
Schedule : HYBRID
Overview : Our client is looking for a Power BI / SQL Developer for a HYBRID position based out of Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities :
This role will be expected to collaborate with the Data Office, Business, IT and other stakeholders and play an active role in the Data Quality Enhancement initiative. The individual is expected to be a self-starter who is comfortable prioritizing and effectively managing their daily workload.
Assist with overall Power BI / SQL Support (development, performance, process, documentation) related to the Data Quality Enhancement initiative and other development efforts as needed.
Maintain the confidentiality of all business data and adhere to data security policies.
Meet all deliverables withing the agreed upon timeframe.
Provide regular status updates and attend various meetings as required.
Develop, design, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards based on business requirements.
Create interactive visualizations, reports, dashboards that assist with effective monitoring of Critical Data Elements.
Advise on best practices in data visualization and report optimization.
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate into actionable reports.
Develop, optimize and maintain SQL queries and stored procedures for data retrieval and manipulation.
Develop DAX queries to enhance the performance and functionality of reports.
Develop reports to support KPIs and other performance indicators.
Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI and SQL tools.
Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, Partitions, and Index(s) to determine performance enhancements for long running queries.
Provide alternative options to existing data manipulation techniques. Examples would be converting Excel manipulation activities into solutions that reduce process / cycle time of data preparation.
Special projects at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer or Data Officer.
Requirements :
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server SQL development, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
Experience in writing complex DAX queries.
Experience with MS SQL Server data modelling and schema design.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team that includes business and technical stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred and 5 years’ experience with technology or data organizations required.
Desired Skills :
Experience in Pensions Benefit Management programs.
Experience with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, QlikView).
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
Microsoft Certified : Data Analyst Associate or equivalent.
Other relevant certifications in SQL, Data Analysis and database management.
About Our Client : Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. Employment and personnel practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. While the Company is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.
