Senior Power BI Developer

Qode; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Power BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong SAP HANA expertise, responsible for translating complex data into actionable insights and collaborating with business stakeholders. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment and the chance to work with advanced data tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Power BI development.
• Strong experience connecting to SAP HANA.
• Proficiency in building complex data models and KPIs.
• Experience with Power BI Service and workspace management.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and ETL best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards.
• Work with SAP HANA data models and optimize data extraction.
• Create data models, DAX measures, and Power Query transformations.
• Collaborate with teams to gather reporting requirements.
• Implement row-level security and data refresh schedules.

Skills

Power BI development

DAX

Power Query (M)

Data modeling

SAP HANA

ETL processes

Agile environments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications in Power BI or SAP HANA

Tools

SAP HANA

Power BI Service

Azure Data Services

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI Developer with strong expertise in building enterprise-grade dashboards and working with SAP HANA as a primary data source. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end dashboard development, performance optimization, and collaborating with business stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports tailored to business requirements.
• Work extensively with SAP HANA data models and optimize data extraction for large datasets.
• Create and manage data models, DAX measures, and Power Query transformations to ensure efficient performance.
• Collaborate with business users and functional teams to gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement and manage row-level security, data refresh schedules, and workspace governance.
• Integrate Power BI with other enterprise systems and tools where needed.
• Troubleshoot data issues, perform root-cause analysis, and optimize report performance.
• Stay updated on Power BI and SAP ecosystem enhancements to recommend improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Power BI development, including advanced DAX, Power Query (M), and data modeling.
• Strong experience connecting to and working with SAP HANA (views, calculation views, and query performance tuning).
• Proficiency in building complex data models, measures, KPIs, and drill- through reports.
• Experience with Power BI Service, including workspace management, security, and governance.
• Solid understanding of ETL processes, data warehouses, and data integration best practices.
• Experience in working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.Excellent communication skills to interact with business and technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, or Databricks).
• Experience with SAP BW or SAP BO.
• Experience in performance tuning of complex dashboards.
• Power BI certification is an added advantage.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Relevant certifications in Power BI or SAP HANA preferred.