Senior Business Intelligence Developer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to enhance their data infrastructure and reporting capabilities using Power BI. This hybrid role offers autonomy and flexibility while focusing on developing a centralized data strategy with Microsoft Fabric tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Power BI, SQL, and data integration, contributing to transformative data initiatives from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Power BI development.
• Strong technical knowledge of SQL, M Query, DAX.
• Understanding of data integration and reporting in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and translate business requirements into Power BI dashboards.
• Manage data from diverse sources using APIs and ODBC.
• Train users in leveraging data effectively.

Skills

Power BI Development

SQL

M Query

DAX

ETL Frameworks

Database Management Systems

R Scripting

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Senior Business Intelligence Developer, southampton

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Client:

Explore Group

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid initially | Outside IR35

We’re seeking an experienced Power BI Developer on a contract basis to lead a pivotal project aimed at reshaping our data infrastructure and reporting capabilities. This role is Outside IR35 and will start on a hybrid basis, with initial time spent onsite to understand business needs and collaborate with stakeholders.

About the Role

As our Power BI expert, you'll be responsible for integrating Power BI across the business, transforming data from multiple sources into meaningful, actionable insights. You'll also drive the development of a centralized data strategy using the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem (including Dataflows, Pipelines, and Lakehouse).

• Location: Hybrid (Initial onsite required)
• Duration: 6 months initially
• Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and translate business requirements into intuitive, well-performing Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Understand the business structure and processes to proactively suggest and build new reporting solutions.
• Integrate and manage data from diverse sources using APIs and ODBC, including performing data modeling.
• Reorganize data processes from source systems into a centralized repository with Microsoft Fabric tools.
• Manage access controls and optimize report performance.
• Train users and support business teams in leveraging data effectively.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in Power BI development.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• SQL, M Query, and DAX
• ETL frameworks and database management systems
• R scripting (a bonus)
• Understanding of data integration and reporting in a professional services or operational environment.
• Experience with or willingness to adopt the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a transformative data initiative with autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact from day one.

Interested? Get in touch now to learn more or submit your CV for immediate consideration.