Bi Developer

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Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design and deploy Power BI reports, dashboards and data models
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Connect to various data sources (SQL, Excel, APIs etc) and optimise data pipelines for performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain DAX queries, Power Query, and data transformations.
• Train others within the business on Power BI and Services linked to it.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping customers achieve more effective and efficient management practices through better software utilisation.
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions on a range of ParentPay Group (PPG) software to schools, MATs, caterers and support units, helping maintain and grow our user base.
• As a team, work with Customer Education to ensure that our services remain fit for purpose, engaging and reflect current trends in educational settings.
• Stay informed about developments in the education sector to maintain credibility and relevance with customers.
• Provide regular progress updates in weekly reviews, flagging any issues promptly.
• Keep accurate records in relevant business systems.
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt delivery to different audiences.
• Proven experience as a

  Power BI Developer

  or similar BI role.
• Strong knowledge of

  DAX, Power Query (M), and data modelling

  principles.
• Experience connecting to

  SQL databases, Excel, SharePoint, and other data sources

  .
• Familiarity with

  Power BI Service administration

  (publishing, workspaces, permissions, etc.).
• Strong

  analytical and problem-solving

  skills.
• Experience working with customers to understand their business needs and problems; turning these into effective Power BI delivered solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with strong business process awareness.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Pro-active positive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong customer facings skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.