Senior BI Developer

Data Careers; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy is hiring a Senior BI Developer to leverage Power BI and backend technologies. This hybrid role requires strong skills in delivering actionable insights and designing robust data models, collaborating in a fast-paced environment while working on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BI/Data roles with proven delivery experience.
• Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX and Power Query (M).
• Experience designing secure, scalable reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of BI solutions for internal products and client projects.
• Design and build robust Power BI data models and dashboards.
• Implement best practices across Power BI lifecycle.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Data storytelling

Customer facing skills

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse

Azure DevOps

Tabular Editor

DAX Studio

Job description

Senior BI Developer
Permanent
Location: Home / Rugby
Salary: £43,000 - £53,000 (+ benefits)

Skills: Power BI, (expert), DAX, SQL Server, building impactful data dashboards for insights, Excellent Customer facing skills

We're hiring a Senior BI Developer on behalf of a leading data consultancy - an ideal opportunity for someone with strong Power BI front-end skills who also enjoys working with back-end technologies like SQL Server, in a customer facing role.

We're supporting a fast-growing data consultancy that partners with global brands to deliver impactful business intelligence solutions and a powerful SaaS platform. They're looking for a Senior BI Developer to join their collaborative team-someone who's passionate about transforming data into actionable insight and keen to lead on delivery, architecture, and visual storytelling.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced BI professional who wants to deepen their expertise across Power BI and the Azure data stack.

This is a hybrid role with on site work required in my client's offices in Rugby approximately 2 - 3 days a week depending on live projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of BI solutions for both internal products and client-facing projects
• Design and build robust Power BI data models, dashboards, and reporting assets
• Implement best practices across the full Power BI lifecycle - including semantic modelling, DAX, performance tuning, UX/UI, and governance
• Build secure data models using Row-Level and Object-Level Security
• Use tools such as Tabular Editor and DAX Studio for optimisation and deployment
• Collaborate with DevOps to implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Support ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and related services
• Stay current with emerging technologies, including Microsoft Fabric, to shape future data strategies
• Deliver insights to technical and non-technical audiences, including workshops and training sessions

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5+ years in BI/Data roles, with proven delivery experience
• Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX, Power Query (M), and tabular modelling
• Experience designing secure, scalable reporting solutions
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
• Hands-on experience with Azure data tools (ADF, Synapse, Logic Apps, etc.)
• Comfortable using Azure DevOps for version control and deployment
• Confident presenting to stakeholders and running end-user training sessions
• Passion for clean design and data storytelling
• Any exposure to Microsoft Fabric or Databricks is a bonus