Lead Consultant Azure, Power BI - WFH

TASQ Staffing Solutions; Makati; Remote; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TASQ Staffing Solutions is seeking a Lead Consultant Azure, Power BI for a fully remote role based in the Philippines. The candidate will lead BI projects, design star schemas, create reports, and advise on Power BI licensing strategies while coordinating with clients and technical teams.

You should have 5+ years in data/BI and at least 4 years in leadership, with strong SQL, DAX, and Databricks experience. Remote work with client collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering/Data Science or related field.
• 5+ years in data and BI within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• 4+ years of leadership experience.
• Proficient in T-SQL, data modeling, and Power BI report development.
• Strong skills in designing Power BI reports with drilldowns and measures.
• Advanced DAX and Power Query/M data transformations.
• Experience with Databricks for data pipelines.
• Excellent communication with clients and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions to determine client reporting requirements.
• Explain and select Power BI licensing options with clients.
• Design star schemas and data models with calculated columns/measures.
• Develop BI solutions by importing data from multiple sources and building reports.
• Support deployment via Power BI service, gateways, DirectQuery, and DataFlows.

Skills

Power BI

Data modeling

DAX

SQL

Databricks

Leadership

Client communication

Star schema

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SSRS

PowerQuery

Azure Data Factory

Python

R

Job description

About the job Lead Consultant Azure, Power BI - WFH

Position: Lead Consultant Azure, Power BI | Remote
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Schedule: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
At least 5 years of relevant experience and at least 4 years of relevant leadership experience would be needed for the job.

Please note that, for logistical reasons, we are only considering applicants based in the Philippines.

Job Overview:
Power BIs effectiveness hinges on high-quality data management. We are looking for Lead Consultants with strong expertise in Power BI, particularly in data handling and architecture. Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of Power BI and its data components, such as PowerQuery/M, DAX, and dimensional modeling, along with foundational report development skills. Familiarity with SQL Server (including data warehouse design, SSIS, SSRS) and DirectQuery is a plus. Additionally, you should understand Power BI licensing options and be capable of advising clients on the best licensing strategies for their needs. Experience with Databricks for building, deploying, and optimizing data pipelines and workflows is essential. Strong communication skills are necessary to work effectively with clients, their teams, and technical specialists like database developers and software engineers. A solid analytical mindset, problem-solving capabilities, and a good grasp of both technical and business intelligence conceptsplus a commitment to staying updated on Power BI developmentsare key qualities. If youre passionate about Power BI, data-driven solutions, and client collaboration, this role could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead discovery sessions with clients to determine reporting requirements
• Collaborate with clients to explain and select Power BI licensing options, highlighting benefits and limitations
• Design efficient star schema data models, including calculated columns and measures
• Develop Power BI solutions by importing data from multiple sources, creating reports, dashboards, and data models using DAX and queries
• Support clients in deploying Power BI solutions via the Power BI service, including configuring gateways, DirectQuery, DataFlows, and data refresh processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience
• Over 5 years of experience working with data and BI solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem (such as SSRS, Power BI, PowerPivot, PerformancePoint) or other BI platforms like Business Objects, MicroStrategy, Qlik, SAP with at least 4 years of leadership experience
• Proficiency in T-SQL, data modeling, and report development using Power BI or similar tools
• Proven ability to design comprehensive Power BI reports with features like drilldowns, linked content, and nested parameters
• Advanced skills in creating dynamic measures with DAX
• Experience with data transformation and mashups using Power Query/M language
• Hands-on experience with Databricks for developing and refining data pipelines
• Ability to communicate visual design choices and interaction features effectively
• Skilled in designing user interfaces that are intuitive and require minimal training
• Experience in gathering requirements and conducting focus groups to enhance business processes

Professional Skills:

• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences
• Enthusiastic about learning new technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging technology to address business challenges
• Adaptable to fast-paced work environments

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Managing Power BI tenants and workspaces for development, testing, and deployment
• Creating custom visualizations and analytics in Power BI using Python or R
• Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization
• Experience in data quality assessment
• Deploying Power BI solutions on-premises using Power BI Report Server
• Embedding Power BI reports with Power BI Embedded
• Building cloud-based Power BI solutions utilizing Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL Database