Cube Developer

Synechron Technologies Pvt. Ltd._INDIA Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron, a global digital consulting firm, seeks an experienced Cube Dev / Power BI Developer in Mississauga, ON. You will design and maintain enterprise semantic models, analytics solutions, reports, dashboards, and data integration processes, collaborating with business stakeholders and technology teams.

The role requires strong Cube Dev and Power BI expertise, DAX/MDX, SQL, and cloud data platforms, with a focus on data governance, security, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in BI/analytics or data development.
• At least 4 years of hands-on Power BI development.
• Strong experience with Cube Dev semantic modeling and YAML configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Cube Dev semantic models and YAML configurations.
• Develop Power BI reports, dashboards, and datasets with advanced DAX measures.
• Build ETL/ELT processes and data integration using Snowflake/Databricks/Dataiku.
• Ensure data governance, security (RLS/CLS) and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, data engineers, and architects; provide production support.

Skills

Cube Dev

Power BI

DAX/MDX/SQL

Data modeling

Cloud data platforms

Data governance

Security & access controls

Performance optimization

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IS/Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

SQL Server

Databricks

Dataiku

Job description

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Cube Developer / Power BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise semantic models, analytics solutions, reports, dashboards, and data integration processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cube Dev, Power BI, DAX, SQL, data modeling, and cloud data platforms, along with a solid understanding of data governance, security, and performance optimization. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing analytics solutions.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is CAD $115k - CAD $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Cube Dev Development
  • Design and develop Cube Dev semantic models using YAML-based cube definitions.
  • Build and maintain dimensions, facts, measures, joins, and pre-aggregation logic.
  • Create and manage Cube Views and access policies.
  • Develop analytical solutions using DAX, MDX, SQL, and GraphQL APIs.
  • Implement security controls, including:
  • Row-Level Security (RLS)
  • Column-Level Security (CLS)
  • Role-based access control
  • Optimize semantic-layer performance through caching, query optimization, and pre-aggregation strategies.
  • Establish and maintain modeling standards, naming conventions, and reusable semantic components.
  • Troubleshoot Cube Dev models, queries, access issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Power BI Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, scorecards, and analytical applications.
  • Create and optimize complex DAX measures, calculated columns, KPIs, and time-intelligence calculations.
  • Develop reusable Power BI semantic models, datasets, and reporting templates.
  • Implement and maintain Row-Level Security and other Power BI security controls.
  • Apply performance optimization techniques for reports, datasets, and data models.
  • Manage Power BI Service workspaces, deployment pipelines, apps, permissions, and scheduled refreshes.
  • Troubleshoot report, gateway, dataset, refresh, and performance issues.
  • Promote best practices for Power BI development, deployment, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Data Integration and Modeling
  • Work with Snowflake, SQL Server, Databricks, Dataiku, or similar data platforms.
  • Design star and snowflake schemas for reporting and analytics solutions.
  • Develop ETL and ELT processes using SQL, Power Query/M, and cloud-native data integration tools.
  • Integrate data from multiple enterprise sources into governed semantic models.
  • Validate data quality, consistency, completeness, and reconciliation.
  • Apply data governance, metadata management, and modeling standards.
  • Partner with data engineering teams to improve source data structures and downstream analytics performance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Production Support
  • Gather, analyze, and document business and reporting requirements.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical and analytical solutions.
  • Collaborate with business users, data engineers, architects, and application teams.
  • Provide production support for semantic models, reports, dashboards, and data pipelines.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and best-practice initiatives.
  • Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery activities.
  • Prepare technical documentation, data dictionaries, solution designs, and support procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data development.
• At least 4 years of hands-on Power BI development experience.
• Strong experience with Cube Dev semantic modeling and YAML configuration.
• Experience developing e