Power BI Developer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in the Information Technology and Services sector seeks a hands-on Power BI Developer to join the Manchester/Liverpool area on a hybrid basis, commuting three days per week to the offices. The role emphasizes building production Power BI reports, strong Power Query data shaping, and robust DAX for scalable dashboards.

You will design clear visuals, document datasets and measures, and coach analysts on best practices.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience building Power BI reports in production.
• Strong Power Query (M) experience for shaping data.
• Advanced DAX skills with maintainable code.
• Strong data visualization and design for clear, usable reports.
• Understanding of Microsoft Fabric components with Power BI.
• Ability to document datasets and reports concisely.
• Ability to coach analysts and developers in Power BI use.
• Experience building custom visuals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality Power BI reports from data preparation to polished visuals.
• Shape and transform data using Power Query (M).
• Develop clean, maintainable DAX code following best practices.
• Apply visualization best practices to produce clear, consistent reports.
• Model data and design reports with Power BI and Fabric components.
• Document datasets, measures, and reports clearly.
• Support and upskill analysts and developers in Power BI use.
• Create custom visuals as needed to meet design requirements.

Skills

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

Data visualisation

Microsoft Fabric

Documentation

Coaching

Custom visuals

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 19, 2026
Work Set-Up: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
Clearance Required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Power BI Developer based in the Manchester/Liverpool area who can commute to the offices three days a week. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on Power BI developer with significant production report‑building experience, strong Power Query and DAX skills, excellent data visualisation and design sense, and a good understanding of Microsoft Fabric and how Power BI works with its components.

What you will do:

• Build high‑quality Power BI reports from data preparation through polished visuals, with a focus on visual design and performance.
• Use Power Query (M) to shape and transform data.
• Develop clean, maintainable DAX code that follows best practices.
• Apply data visualisation best practices to produce reports that are clear, consistent, easy to use, and visually appealing.
• Apply best practices in data modelling, DAX, and report design.
• Use Microsoft Fabric components effectively with Power BI as data sources and within models.
• Document datasets, measures, reports, and delivered work with concise and usable documentation.
• Support, coach, and upskill analysts and developers on Power BI best practices.
• Build custom visuals where required to meet specific design needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate significant hands‑on experience building Power BI reports in production environments, covering the full process from data preparation to polished visuals.
• Bring strong Power Query (M) experience for shaping and transforming data.
• Apply advanced DAX skills, producing clean, maintainable code that follows best practices.
• Possess strong data visualisation and design skills, with an ability to create clear, consistent, visually appealing, and user‑friendly reports.
• Understand key Microsoft Fabric components and how they work with Power BI as data sources and within data models.
• Maintain concise, usable documentation covering datasets, measures, reports, and delivered solutions.
• Show the ability to support, coach, and upskill analysts and developers in effective Power BI use and best practices.
• Experience building custom visuals for specific design requirements would be advantageous.
• Be able to work PAYE through an umbrella company.
• Be able to commute to Manchester/Liverpool‑area offices three days per week.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role‑related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.