Senior BI Developer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior BI Developer to join their innovative team. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on impactful business intelligence solutions, transforming data into actionable insights. With a focus on Power BI and Azure data tools, you'll lead the delivery of BI solutions, design robust data models, and implement best practices. If you have a passion for data storytelling and a desire to deepen your expertise in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the data consultancy space.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of BI solutions for internal and client-facing projects.
• Design and build robust Power BI data models and dashboards.
• Collaborate with DevOps to implement CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Power BI

SQL Server

Azure Data

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

DAX Studio

Tabular Editor

Job description

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

Skills: Power BI (expert), SQL Server, Azure Data, Excellent Communication 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.

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