Technology Consulting - Power BI Developer - Senior

EY; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Kochi is seeking a Senior Data Analytics professional to design and implement enterprise-grade Power BI solutions, lead data modeling, and collaborate with data engineers and business stakeholders. You will drive dashboard excellence and align analytics with business goals.

You will optimize dashboards, enforce governance and security, and mentor junior BI developers while staying current with Microsoft analytics tools and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Power BI development experience.
• Strong SQL skills with relational databases (SQL Server, Azure SQL).
• Experience with data modeling (star/snowflake) and data governance.
• Ability to present data clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring junior BI developers and collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-grade Power BI solutions, including dashboards, reports, and data models.
• Lead data modeling efforts using star/snowflake schemas in Power BI and SQL environments.
• Write optimized SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data from sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and stakeholders to build scalable BI architectures.
• Define and implement data governance, quality, and security (e.g., Row-Level Security).
• Gather requirements from business users to ensure dashboards meet objectives.
• Optimize Power BI performance through proper data modeling and incremental refresh.
• Mentor junior BI developers and promote best practices.
• Stay updated on trends in data analytics and Microsoft ecosystem.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

SQL

Data modeling

ETL

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Tools

SSIS

Talend

Azure Data Factory

Tableau

Power Automate

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Job Title: Data Analytics role – Senior Level Profile

Experience Level: Senior (4+ years)

Department: Data & Analytics / Business Intelligence

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise-grade Power BI solutions, including complex dashboards, reports, and data models.
• Lead data modeling efforts using star/snowflake schemas and best practices in Power BI and SQL-based environments.
• Write optimized and complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data from various data sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to design efficient and scalable BI architectures.
• Define and implement data governance, data quality, and security (e.g., Row-Level Security in Power BI).
• Work closely with business users to gather and refine requirements, ensuring dashboards meet user expectations and business objectives.
• Optimize Power BI performance through proper data modeling, query optimization, and incremental data refresh.
• Act as a mentor to junior BI developers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in data analytics and visualization tools, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in Power BI development with advanced knowledge of Power Query (M language) and DAX.
• Expert‑level experience in SQL and working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle).
• Deep understanding of data modeling techniques – normalized, denormalized, star schema, snowflake schema, etc
• Strong experience working with large datasets, building reusable datasets, and optimizing Power BI performance.
• Knowledge of ETL processes, data integration, and data pipeline design (experience with tools like SSIS, Talend, or Azure Data Factory is a plus).
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, etc) and Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate) is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL‑300).
• Experience with additional data analytics or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik) is a plus.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) or advanced analytics tools is a plus.
• Prior experience in domain‑specific analytics (e.g., finance, healthcare, supply chain) is an advantage.

Work Environment

• This position requires the candidate to log in from the nearest office for at least 2 days a week as part of the latest Return to Office mandate, which may be amended as required.
• Log in from the base office (Kochi/Trivandrum) once a quarter if requested by management.
• The role may involve short‑term business travel to the MENA region for project‑related work, with durations ranging from 1 to 3 months as needed.

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