Power Bi Developer

Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 24 months (Possible Conversion)
• This position is hybrid with 3 days in office.
• The office is located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. 

Overview

Our client is seeking a Power BI Data Engineer & Visualization Specialist to design, develop, and maintain Microsoft Fabric-powered dataflows, analytical tools, and visualizations that drive business insights. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data engineering, experience working with multiple programming languages, and a strong background in building scalable and efficient analytical solutions using modern cloud and BI technologies.

Responsibilities

1. Power BI Development & Visualization:

• Design and develop Power BI datasets, dataflows (including Microsoft Fabric Dataflows Gen2), reports, and dashboards for data visualization and analytics.
• Optimize DAX calculations and Power Query (M language) for performance and efficiency.
• Build user-friendly, interactive, and insightful visual representations of data.
• Leverage Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake and Lakehouse capabilities to build unified reporting experiences.

1. Data Engineering & Integration:

• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Power BI Dataflows Gen2, Azure Data Factory, or Microsoft Fabric pipelines to transform, clean, and aggregate data for reporting.
• Connect to and integrate data from multiple sources including SQL databases, APIs, cloud storage, and third-party applications.
• Implement robust data governance, security, and best practices in data management using Microsoft Purview or Fabric-native tools.

1. Programming & Automation:

• Use Python, SQL, or R for advanced data manipulation, automation, and analytics.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline BI workflows.
• Utilize Microsoft Fabric environments such as Lakehouse and Data Engineering experiences to handle large-scale data processing.

1. Analytical Tool Development:

• Build predictive models, forecasting tools, and customized BI solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and build bespoke analytical tools using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric notebooks.
• Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques as needed.

1. Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and IT teams to understand business needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Provide training and documentation for Power BI and Fabric-based solutions.
• Ensure consistency, reliability, and accuracy across reporting layers.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Power BI development, data engineering, and visualization.
• Deep understanding of Power BI, DAX, Power Query (M language), and data modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python/R for data processing.
• Experience working with Microsoft Fabric, especially Dataflows Gen2, OneLake, and Lakehouse architecture.
• Familiarity with Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and cloud data integration.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture, data warehousing, and data governance.
• Demonstrated experience building scalable and interactive dashboards.
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric workloads including Data Engineering and Data Science.
• Exposure to Big Data technologies like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or Hadoop.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for data workflows.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-300, DP-203, Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate).

nTech is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment drug and background screenings. Only candidates who meet all of the above client requirements will be contacted by a recruiter.

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