> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2257369-power-bi-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2257369-power-bi-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Power BI Developer - **Company:** Harnham - **Location:** Liverpool, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Database Queries, Power BI, Qliksense, Powerquery, Microsoft Fabric, Qlikview - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815172151-power-bi-developer ## About the Role We are looking for a senior Power BI professional (Senior Consultant / Manager level) who combines strong hands-on development expertise with the ability to coach, mentor, and uplift a growing analytics team. This role is not just about building reports-it's about developing team capability, driving best practices, and enabling long-term self-sufficiency., * Extensive hands-on Power BI experience in production environments (end-to-end delivery). * Strong expertise in: * Power Query (M) for data shaping and transformation * Data visualisation & UX excellence - builds intuitive, polished, and business-friendly dashboards. * Microsoft Fabric awareness - understands key components and how Power BI integrates with them. * SQL proficiency - able to work confidently with underlying data sources. * Coaching & training experience - proven ability to: * Upskill technical teams * Deliver structured and ad-hoc learning * Provide ongoing mentoring and support * Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts clearly to non-experts. * Proactive mindset - identifies gaps and drives improvements without direction. * Exposure to Qlik (QlikView/Qlik Sense) or strong understanding of report migration from Qlik to Power BI. * Experience defining Power BI standards, governance, or capability frameworks. * Building custom visuals or advanced dashboard features ## Description Power BI Developer 6 months Liverpool - 2 days per week £350-400pd Outside IR35 We are looking for a senior Power BI professional (Senior Consultant / Manager level) who combines strong hands-on development expertise with the ability to coach, mentor, and uplift a growing analytics team. This role is not just about building reports-it's about developing team capability, driving best practices, and enabling long-term self-sufficiency. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end Power BI delivery: from data preparation and modelling through to high-quality, user-friendly visualisations. * Coach and upskill analysts through structured training, 1-2-1 mentoring, and hands-on support. * Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for less experienced team members. * Proactively assess capability gaps within the team and define practical upskilling/training approaches. * Support migration understanding: provide guidance on transitioning reporting from Qlik to Power BI (where relevant). * Champion best practices across data modelling, DAX, visual design, and governance. * Collaborate independently with stakeholders, taking initiative to identify opportunities for improvement. * Document solutions clearly to enable reuse and ongoing team learning. Core Experience (Must Have) * Extensive hands-on Power BI experience in production environments (end-to-end delivery). * Strong expertise in: * Power Query (M) for data shaping and transformation * Data visualisation & UX excellence - builds intuitive, polished, and business-friendly dashboards. * Microsoft Fabric awareness - understands key components and how Power BI integrates with them. * SQL proficiency - able to work confidently with underlying data sources. * Coaching & training experience - proven ability to: * Upskill technical teams * Deliver structured and ad-hoc learning * Provide ongoing mentoring and support * Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts clearly to non-experts. * Proactive mindset - identifies gaps and drives improvements without direction. * Exposure to Qlik (QlikView/Qlik Sense) or strong understanding of report migration from Qlik to Power BI. * Experience defining Power BI standards, governance, or capability frameworks. * Building custom visuals or advanced dashboard features ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)