Power BI Developer

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer for a 12-month on-site contract in Dubai. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain Power BI and Power Platform solutions targeted at Finance and Supply Chain analytics. Required expertise includes strong skills in Power BI, DAX, SQL, and Power Query. The role demands collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver high-performing BI solutions and implement data governance. A degree in a related field and 4-5 years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in Data Analysis and Business Intelligence.
• Preferred experience in Banking, Financial Services, Finance, or Supply Chain domains.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Power BI and Power Platform solutions.
• Optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for users.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs and metrics.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

Power Query / M Code

SQL

Power Automate

Data Modeling

Data Performance Optimization

Power BI Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, SE, or a related field

Job description

Power BI Developer

Location: Dubai (Onsite) | Engagement Model: Contract (12 Months)

Job Purpose

To support the Finance and Supply Chain BI & Analytics function by designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end Power BI and Power Platform solutions. The role requires strong expertise in Power BI, DAX, Power Query (M), SQL, and Power Automate, and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights and executive-ready dashboards.

The role will work closely with business, finance, and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing BI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from multiple source systems.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for executive, finance, and operational users.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and accuracy checks across reports and datasets.
• Support internal management reporting and ad hoc analytical requests.

Business Intelligence & Data Storytelling

• Translate business and finance requirements into clear, intuitive visualizations and data stories.
• Design interactive dashboards that support strategic, tactical, and operational decision making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and performance indicators.

Data Modelling & Architecture

• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with BI best practices.
• Build optimized star and snowflake schemas to support scalable reporting.
• Develop efficient DAX measures and calculated columns with performance optimization in mind.
• Ensure data models support security, scalability, and future enhancements.

Data Transformation & Integration

• Perform advanced data transformation using Power Query (M language).
• Integrate data from multiple internal and external systems including finance, banking, and operational platforms.
• Work with IT and data governance teams to ensure data lineage, quality, and consistency.

Power Platform & Automation

• Design and implement Power Automate workflows to automate reporting, alerts, and business processes.
• Integrate Power BI solutions with Power Automate, SharePoint, Excel, and other enterprise systems.

Performance, Security & Governance

• Implement Power BI security including Row-Level Security (RLS) and workspace access controls.
• Optimize datasets using incremental refresh and performance tuning techniques.
• Ensure compliance with internal data governance and security standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, SE, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in Data Analysis and Business Intelligence.
• Preferred experience in Banking, Financial Services, Finance, or Supply chain domains.

Skills

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Power BI (Expert Level): Power BI, Dataflows & Gateways
• DAX (Advanced): Complex measures, KPIs, time intelligence, performance optimization
• Power Query / M Code (Advanced): Data cleansing and transformation
• Data Modeling: Star schema, dimensional modeling
• SQL (Strong Hands‑on): Optimized queries for large datasets
• Power Automate: Workflow automation and integrations
• Data Refresh & Performance Optimization: Incremental refresh, large dataset handling
• Power BI Security & Governance: Row-Level Security (RLS), access control
• Exposure to Azure / Cloud data platforms (Azure SQL, Data Lake, Synapse, Snowflake) is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to work independently in a contract‑based environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross‑functional teams

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable based on performance and business needs)
• Engagement: Contract

Preferred candidates with strong hands‑on experience in Power BI development, DAX, Power Query, SQL, and Power Automate. Profiles limited to basic reporting or end‑user Power BI usage will not be considered.