BI Developer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled BI Developer to enhance their data analytics team. In this role, you will design and maintain Business Intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI, collaborating with stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights. Your expertise in DAX, data modeling, and ETL processes will be key in developing compelling reports and dashboards that drive data-driven decisions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of data analytics within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Power BI Developer or in a similar BI role.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI Desktop, Data Modelling, and DAX.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document reporting requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy interactive Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of Power BI solutions.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

Data Modelling

ETL Processes

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI Desktop

SQL Server

Azure SQL Database

Power Query

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

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We are seeking a talented and experienced BI Developer to join our growing data analytics team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining robust Business Intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. You will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to understand requirements, transform data, and create insightful reports and dashboards that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document reporting requirements.
• Connect to various data sources (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Excel, SharePoint, APIs, Dataverse) and perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) using Power Query (M language).
• Develop efficient and scalable data models within Power BI, establishing relationships and hierarchies.
• Write complex DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) formulas to create measures, calculated columns, and calculated tables for advanced analytics.
• Design, develop, and deploy visually compelling and interactive Power BI reports and dashboards adhering to best practices for UI/UX and performance.
• Implement appropriate security measures, including Row-Level Security (RLS), to control data access.
• Publish, schedule, and manage Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards within the Power BI Service (workspaces, apps).
• Monitor and optimise the performance of Power BI solutions.
• Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data models, reports, and data refreshes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest features and best practices in Power BI and the broader Microsoft data platform ecosystem.
• Collaborate effectively with data engineers, data scientists, and other IT team members.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience working as a Power BI Developer or in a similar BI role.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI Desktop, including Power Query (M), Data Modelling, and DAX.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and developing effective data visualizations and dashboards.
• Solid understanding of database management systems, data warehousing concepts, and ETL processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience with Power BI Service administration (managing gateways, capacities, deployment pipelines).
• Experience with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles for dashboard design.
• Experience with Python or R for data analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.