Power BI Architect

Job Description About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Power BI Architect to design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade business intelligence and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Power BI, DAX, SQL, Azure Data Services, and Data Modeling, along with a strong understanding of modern data architecture principles. You will be responsible for shaping the BI strategy, ensuring data reliability, scalability, and visual excellence to empower data-driven decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities BI Architecture & Design : - Design end-to-end Power BI architecture, including data modeling, dataflows, dataset management, and report governance. - Architect semantic data models and implement best practices for DAX, performance optimization, and reusability. - Develop data pipelines and integration patterns using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse Analytics, and Databricks to enable seamless data transformation and loading. - Define and maintain data governance, security models, and role-level access controls (RLS/OLS) in Power BI. Dashboard Development & Visualization - Lead the design and development of interactive, visually compelling Power BI dashboards and reports for business stakeholders. - Work closely with business users to translate analytical requirements into high-performing, self-service BI solutions. - Implement advanced DAX calculations, time intelligence functions, and custom visuals to enhance insights. - Ensure dashboards follow UI/UX best practices and adhere to corporate branding guidelines. Data Strategy & Integration - Collaborate with data engineering and data science teams to define the enterprise data architecture roadmap. - Integrate Power BI with various data sources SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Snowflake, Databricks, APIs, Excel, and SharePoint. - Optimize data refresh schedules, gateway configurations, and workspace management to ensure high availability and reliability. - Contribute to the modern data platform initiatives by leveraging Azure Data Lake, ADF, and Power Platform integration (Power Apps, Power Automate). Governance & Performance Optimization - Define Power BI governance frameworks, including workspace organization, naming conventions, data lineage tracking, and content certification. - Perform performance tuning for datasets, queries, and visuals to minimize load times and enhance user experience. - Maintain documentation for data models, KPIs, measures, and architecture standards. - Implement DevOps for Power BI including CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for report deployment and version control. Leadership & Collaboration - Lead and mentor a team of BI developers and analysts, providing technical guidance and career growth support. - Collaborate with CIO, Data Engineering, and Business teams to align BI initiatives with organizational goals. - Conduct stakeholder workshops to gather requirements, present prototypes, and drive adoption of analytics solutions. - Ensure adherence to data privacy and compliance standards (GDPR, ISO, SOC). Required Technical Skills Power BI Expertise : Advanced experience with Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, DAX, Power Query (M Language), and Row-Level Security (RLS). Data Modeling : Strong knowledge of Star/Snowflake schema, dimensional modeling, and data warehousing concepts. SQL & Databases : Excellent SQL skills; experience with Azure SQL Database, Synapse Analytics, and on-prem SQL Server. Azure Ecosystem : Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Databricks, and Logic Apps. ETL/ELT Processes : Deep understanding of ETL design patterns, dataflows, and incremental refresh strategies. DevOps & Deployment : Experience implementing CI/CD for Power BI using Azure DevOps or Git. Visualization & Analytics : Expertise in KPI creation, storytelling through data, and building advanced analytical reports. Preferred Skills - Familiarity with Python or R for data transformation and integration with Power BI. - Exposure to Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for low-code solutions. - Experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery. - Understanding of machine learning models integration within Power BI reports. Certification - Microsoft Certified : Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) - Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) Soft Skills - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conceptual thinking abilities. - Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. - Team leadership and mentoring experience. Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field. Why Join Us - Opportunity to architect enterprise-wide BI solutions that impact strategic decisions. - Work in a modern Azure data environment with cutting-edge BI and analytics tools. - Collaborative and innovative work culture that encourages learning and experimentation. - Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities. (ref:hirist.tech)