Associate, BI

NielsenIQ; Chennai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ in Chennai is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports that transform raw data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Power BI, data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and SQL, along with excellent analytical and communication skills to translate business needs into technical solutions.

This is a full-time role with collaboration across stakeholders, ETL processes, and data governance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Power BI development.
• Proficiency in Power BI Desktop and Service, DAX, Power Query, and SQL.
• Data modeling and visualization best practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop.
• Create data models and implement calculations using DAX and Power Query.
• Connect to multiple data sources (SQL, Excel, APIs) and perform ETL processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specs.
• Implement row-level security and optimize report performance.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

SQL

Data modeling

Visualization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Power BI Desktop

Power BI Service

Azure services

Tableau

Snowflake

Python/R

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports that transform raw data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Power BI, data modeling, and visualization, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development
  • Build and deploy interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop.
  • Create data models and implement advanced calculations using DAX and Power Query.
• Data Integration
  • Connect to multiple data sources (SQL, Excel, APIs, cloud services) and ensure data quality.
  • Perform ETL processes for data transformation and integration.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Provide training and support for end-users on Power BI functionalities.
• Optimization & Security
  • Implement row-level security and data governance protocols.
  • Optimize report performance and maintain existing BI solutions.
• Documentation
  • Document development processes, data models, and methodologies for future reference.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Power BI development.
• Proficiency in:
  • Power BI Desktop and Service
  • DAX, Power Query, and SQL
  • Data modeling and visualization best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and requirement-gathering abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Hands on Experience in SQL
• Experience with Azure services (Data Factory, Synapse Analytics).
• Knowledge of Python/R for advanced analytics.
• Added Advantage – Hand on experience with Tableau, Snowflake
• Advanced Excel
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MLOps, and core concepts in Statistics and Probability

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ's principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ's AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms - NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit thehttps://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion