Senior Power Bi Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Power BI Developer Location: US, remote from India Department: IT / Data & Analytics Reports To: Director of Data & Analytics Employment Type: 12 months contract Pay: $35-45 per hour payrolled or self-employed About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Power BI Developer to lead the design and development of interactive dashboards, semantic data models, and self-service analytics tools as part of a new internal reporting platform. This role will work closely with stakeholders from production, quality, finance, and supply chain to turn raw data into strategic insights. You will be instrumental in shaping the data visualization layer of our platform, applying best practices in BI development, data storytelling, and performance optimization. Key Responsibilities Power BI Development & Reporting Design, develop, and deploy Power BI dashboards , reports , and paginated reports tailored to manufacturing KPIs and operational needs. Build and maintain Power BI datasets , dataflows , and semantic models that support reuse and scalability. Create intuitive and visually compelling reports using effective data storytelling principles. Data Modeling & Optimization Collaborate with data engineers and DBAs to define and refine star/snowflake schemas for reporting. Develop optimized DAX measures and calculations for business logic implementation. Tune report and dataset performance for fast rendering and user experience. Stakeholder Collaboration Gather requirements from stakeholders across departments (operations, quality, finance, supply chain) and translate them into reporting solutions. Lead discovery sessions and provide data visualization recommendations based on business goals. Platform Enablement & Governance Implement and enforce Power BI development standards , naming conventions, and workspace organization. Contribute to Power BI governance , including dataset certification, version control, and access/security practices. Provide training, documentation, and support to business users for self-service reporting. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Power BI development , with a strong portfolio of reports/dashboards. Expertise in DAX , Power Query (M) , and data modeling best practices. Experience working with SQL Server , Azure SQL , or other relational databases. Strong understanding of ETL processes , data warehousing , and manufacturing data systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, etc.). Demonstrated ability to gather requirements and deliver user-focused reporting solutions. Preferred Skills Experience working in or supporting manufacturing or industrial environments . Familiarity with Power BI Service administration , deployment pipelines, and Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps). Understanding of data governance , data security , and row-level security (RLS) in Power BI. Exposure to Azure Data Factory , Azure Synapse , or Databricks is a plus. Soft Skills Strong communication and collaboration skills—able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior developers or analysts. Passion for continuous improvement and modern BI technologies.