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# Principal Data & BI Consultant

- **Company:** Solnsoft LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Database, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Power BI, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Data Strategy, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Enterprise Integration, Semantic Modeling, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/724a5f28-6e1d-4675-9a3a-72f9048557eb

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in data engineering, BI, analytics, or data architecture, preferably in consulting.
 * Deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, and Spark.
 * Strong experience with Azure Data Services, including Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, and Azure SQL.
 * Advanced proficiency in Power BI, DAX, semantic modeling, and dimensional modeling.
 * Strong skills in SQL, Python, PySpark, and ETL/ELT development.
 * Experience with medallion architecture, data governance, data quality, and enterprise integration.
 * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.
 * Ability to work independently with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Preferred: Microsoft Fabric (DP-600/DP-700) and Power BI (PL-300) certifications; experience with enterprise ERP, CRM, and cloud data integrations.

## Description

XCentium is seeking a Principal Data & BI Consultant to lead enterprise data modernization, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives. This is a hands-on, client-facing leadership role requiring deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure data platforms, and BI, along with strong consulting and solution architecture skills., * Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise data platforms, lakehouses, warehouses, and BI solutions.

 * Design scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration frameworks, and dimensional data models.
 * Develop data strategies, roadmaps, and modern analytics solutions aligned with business objectives.
 * Architect Power BI semantic models, dashboards, and enterprise reporting solutions.
 * Advise clients on data governance, performance optimization, security, and cost management.
 * Lead workshops, solution design sessions, and client presentations.
 * Mentor engineering teams and establish architectural standards and best practices.
 * Support presales activities, including solution proposals, estimates, and technical demonstrations.