Power BI Developer Contractor

Seeking a PowerBI Developer to create and maintain data visualization solutions using Microsoft PowerBI, with a focus on features including Zoom Charts integration and Azure platform expertise. This role involves working with data sourced from Databricks and prefers experience in connecting PowerBI to Databricks environments to deliver actionable insights through interactive dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Work with a customer to design, develop, and deploy PowerBI reports and dashboards using best practices taking performance optimization into consideration

• Integrate and customize Zoom Charts plugin functionality to enhance data visualization capabilities

• Implement efficient data refresh strategies between Databricks and PowerBI

• Create and maintain data models, relationships, and DAX calculations

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements to create visualizations

• Optimize report performance and ensure data accuracy

• Provide documentation for reports and data models

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

• 3+ years of experience developing PowerBI reports and dashboards

• Strong proficiency in DAX, M language, and PowerBI service administration

• Demonstrated experience implementing Zoom Charts plugin and creating custom visualizations

• Expert knowledge of data modeling and star schema design

• Proficient in SQL and data manipulation techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Implement row-level security and manage PowerBI workspace administration

• Experience working with Databricks as a data source for PowerBI reports

• Configure and maintain Databricks connectivity and optimize data pipeline performance

• Experience with Azure services, particularly Azure Analysis Services and Azure Data Factory

• Familiarity with Databricks SQL endpoints and optimization techniques

• Knowledge of PowerBI Premium features and implementation

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Background in data warehousing concepts

• Experience with PowerBI REST API

• Microsoft PowerBI certification

Technical Skills

• Microsoft PowerBI Desktop and Service

• Databricks connectivity and SQL endpoints

• Zoom Charts plugin suite

• DAX and M Query language

• SQL and database management

• Azure platform services

• Data modeling and ETL processes

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Detail-oriented with strong focus on data accuracy

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently

• Strong project management and time management skills