Sr BI Developer

Seneca Resources
United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Adaptable Database Systems Data Analysis Microsoft Azure Business Intelligence Development Data Architecture Data Governance Data Transformation Data Mining Data Structures Data Visualization Data Warehousing Relational Databases
+10 more
Performance Tuning Power BI SQL Databases Website Wireframe Freeform SQL Azure Data Factory Powerquery Data Lakes Tools for Reporting Data Pipelines

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high?impact Power BI solutions. In this role, you will own the end?to?end development of semantic data models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks, while driving workstreams to successful completion and mentoring other developers., Power BI Development & Data Modeling

  • Lead the design, development, and testing of Power BI semantic layers (data models) to support enterprise reporting
  • Architect and deliver high?quality dashboards and reports aligned with business requirements and visualization standards
  • Develop wireframes and translate business needs into scalable BI solutions
  • Optimize models and reports for performance, usability, and maintainability

Technical Leadership & Delivery Execution

  • Lead workstreams and drive deliverables to completion, ensuring timelines, quality, and business outcomes are met
  • Mentor and guide BI developers; review and validate deliverables for accuracy, quality, and adherence to best practices
  • Establish and enforce Power BI standards, governance, and development best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align on requirements, priorities, and delivery plans

Data Transformation & Engineering

  • Leverage Power Query and M language to perform advanced data transformation, integration, and shaping
  • Design robust data pipelines that ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reporting data

Analytics, Visualization & Storytelling

  • Apply advanced data visualization techniques to deliver compelling and insightful dashboards
  • Translate complex data into clear narratives and actionable business insights
  • Select optimal visualization approaches based on business context and data structure

SQL & Data Architecture

  • Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation
  • Work with relational databases and data warehouse structures to design efficient and scalable data models

Power BI Service & Deployment

  • Manage Power BI Service including report publishing, dataset management, and automated refresh schedules
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data refresh, performance, and deployment issues
  • Support governance, security, and lifecycle management across BI assets

Requirements

  • 5-8+ years of Power BI development experience including data modeling and dashboard design
  • 5-8+ years of SQL experience with advanced querying and optimization skills
  • 5-8+ years working in Azure environments and relational databases
  • Proven experience leading BI development efforts and mentoring team members

Technical Expertise

Advanced proficiency in:

  • Power BI semantic modeling and dataset design
  • DAX (complex measures, calculated columns, performance tuning)
  • Power Query and M language
  • SQL and relational database design concepts

Strong understanding of:

  • Data modeling (star/snowflake schemas)
  • Data warehousing and BI architecture best practices
  • Power BI Service administration and deployment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake)
  • Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and enterprise BI standards
  • Experience delivering BI solutions in large, complex environments
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for BI deployments, * Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and elevate a team
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with a focus on storytelling through data
  • Ability to quickly understand business context, data relationships, and key drivers
  • Detail?oriented with a passion for building scalable, high?quality analytics solutions

About the company

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

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