Senior BI Engineer - Power BI Subject Matter Expert

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Blendis a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Power BI Subject Matter Expert who knows Power BI inside out. You will be the go-to technical authority on data modeling, DAX, performance, and governance, while still building solutions yourself. You will solve the hardest Power BI problems across enterprise engagements and guide developers on best practices. Experience with Microsoft Fabric is a strong advantage as clients increasingly adopt it.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development

• Build complex, enterprise-scale semantic models using star-schema design and advanced DAX (calculation groups, field parameters, time intelligence, dynamic formatting).
• Develop high-quality reports with strong UX, drill-through, bookmarks, tooltips, and custom visuals where needed.
• Write Power Query (M) and SQL for data preparation and transformation.
• Choose the right storage mode (Import, DirectQuery, Composite) based on scale, latency, and cost.

Performance & Optimization

• Diagnose and tune slow models and reports using DAX Studio, Tabular Editor, VertiPaq Analyzer, and Performance Analyzer.
• Optimize refresh strategies, including incremental refresh, partitioning, and aggregations.

Governance, Security & Administration

• Implement RLS/OLS, workspace strategy, and access controls.
• Manage Power BI Service: gateways, scheduled refresh, apps, sensitivity labels, endorsement, and lineage.
• Set up deployment pipelines and version control for Power BI artifacts (PBIP, TMDL).

Leadership & Enablement

• Act as the escalation point for complex Power BI issues across projects.
• Conduct model and report reviews, and contribute to development standards and best practices.
• Mentor developers and advise clients on Power BI adoption and roadmap, including Copilot in Power BI.
• Support clients adopting Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Direct Lake, OneLake) where applicable.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certifications: PL-300, DP-600 (Fabric Analytics Engineer).

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of deep, hands-on Power BI experience in enterprise BI/analytics.
• Expert DAX, data modeling (star schema), and Power Query (M).
• Strong SQL.
• Solid understanding of storage modes, incremental refresh, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on with Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, and XMLA endpoints.
• Experience with RLS/OLS, deployment pipelines, and Power BI Service administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Hands-on Microsoft Fabric experience: Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, Notebooks, and Direct Lake.
• Fabric capacity management and Git integration for Fabric workspaces.
• Python/PySpark or Semantic Link (SemPy).
• Power BI REST APIs or PowerShell for automation; Power BI Embedded; paginated reports.
• Experience migrating from Tableau, Qlik, SSRS, or other BI tools to Power BI.

Additional Information

Thrive & Grow with Us:

• Competitive Salary: Your skills and contributions are highly valued here, and we make sure your salary reflects that, rewarding you fairly for the knowledge and experience you bring to the table.
• Dynamic Career Growth: Our vibrant environment offers you the opportunity to grow rapidly, providing the right tools, mentorship, and experiences to fast-track your career.
• Idea Tanks: Innovation lives here. Our "Idea Tanks" are your playground to pitch, experiment, and collaborate on ideas that can shape the future.
• Growth Chats: Dive into our casual "Growth Chats" where you can learn from the best—whether it's over lunch or during a laid‑back session with peers, it's the perfect space to grow your skills.
• Snack Zone: Stay fuelled and inspired! In our Snack Zone, you'll find a variety of snacks to keep your energy high and ideas flowing.
• Recognition & Rewards: We believe great work deserves to be recognized. Expect regular Hive-Fives, shoutouts and the chance to see your ideas come to life as part of our reward program.
• Fuel Your Growth Journey with Certifications: We’re all about your growth groove! Level up your skills with our support as we cover the cost of your certifications.