Senior Consultant (Power BI)

Cognizant; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks a Senior Consultant specializing in Power BI in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality reports and dashboards. Responsibilities include troubleshooting performance issues, collaborating with stakeholders, and documenting reports for ease of use. Expertise in Power BI, DAX, SQL, and data modeling is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence and data analytics.
• Deep expertise in Power BI and DAX with a strong focus on data modeling.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain interactive reports and dashboards.
• Address performance issues related to reports and optimize them.
• Work with diverse data sources for accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs and gather requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of reports and dashboards.

Skills

Power BI

DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

Power Query

SQL

Data Modelling

Performance Optimization

Communication

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Power BI to lead the development and maintenance of high-quality reports and dashboards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering and understanding business requirements, designing interactive and insightful reports, and implementing medium‑to‑high complexity solutions, including time-series analysis, KPI dashboards, and advanced DAX calculations. This role requires deep expertise in Power BI, with a strong focus on data modelling, performance optimization, and seamless integration across various data sources.

Minimum Years of Experience

8+ years

Key Skills

• Power BI: Advanced proficiency in building reports and dashboards.
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions): Expert-level knowledge to create complex calculations.
• Power Query: Proficiency in data transformation and integration.
• SQL: Strong command of querying and working with relational databases.
• Data Modelling: Experience in designing scalable and efficient data models.
• Performance Optimization: Skill in troubleshooting and optimizing report performance for large datasets.
• Communication: Strong ability to work with business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable BI solutions.

Expected Responsibilities

• Report Development: Design, build, and maintain interactive reports and dashboards to support business decision‑making.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization: Address and resolve performance issues related to reports, including data refresh and query optimization.
• Data Integration: Work with diverse data sources and ensure the smooth integration of data into Power BI for accurate reporting.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define KPIs, gather reporting requirements, and provide regular updates on progress.
• Documentation: Ensure that all reports and dashboards are well‑documented for ease of use and maintenance.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast‑changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.