Senior Power BI Developer

OUTFORM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OUTFORM is seeking a Senior Power BI Developer to lead advanced dashboard development and business intelligence initiatives in Chicago. Ideal candidates will have strong Power BI skills, a proven track record in managing KPI dashboards, and excellent collaboration skills to transform complex data into actionable insights.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Power BI Developer.
• Experience in data modeling and analytics.
• Knowledge of Python or R for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead dashboard development and BI initiatives.
• Manage large-scale KPI dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for reporting requirements.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Microsoft Power BI certifications (e.g., PL-300)

Tools

Power Query

DAX

Azure SQL Database

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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The Outform Group is an award-winning global innovation agency. We partner with some of the best-known brands and retailers worldwide to transform customer experience through insight, technology, and creativity. We believe in retail and understand that expectations are being reset with every visit & every click. Our teams bring insight, technology, and creativity, we design, code, engineer and produce, manufacturing across three continents, to deliver for brands and retailers in stores all over the world.

We are a global team united under the same spirit, Dare to Innovate.

Position Summary:

The Power BI Developer (Senior-Level) will lead advanced dashboard development and business intelligence (BI) initiatives in support of operational and strategic decision-making for the Outform Group. The role is responsible for transforming complex datasets into interactive reports, managing large-scale KPI dashboards, and mentoring junior analysts. This position will work closely with key stakeholders from staff sections to design impactful, data-driven solutions.

Become an integral part of a professionally diverse team while working at an industry-leading organization. This is a great opportunity that will allow you to work on innovative projects that offer advancement and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize Power BI Copilot and other AI tools to streamline and enhance BI development processes and also to create powerful visualizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and iterate on reports using stakeholder feedback.
• Design and implement data modeling concepts to support BI solutions (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema) and data warehousing principles.
• Experience in connecting to and extracting data from various data sources with an emphasis on ensuring data accuracy and consistency (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Excel, CSV).
• Develop and maintain refresh pipelines, gateway configurations, and PowerApps/Power Automate workflows.
• Optimize Power BI reports and dashboards for performance and usability.
• Excellent SQL skills for data querying and manipulation.
• Understanding of data security and governance principles.
• Develop and maintain documentation for BI solutions, including data models, reports, and dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with organizational data governance standards and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Power BI Developer using Microsoft Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power Query (M) and DAX in a data analytics or BI development role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts within Power BI.
• Minimum of 5 years working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O data model.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or R for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with data integration tools and processes.
• Microsoft Power BI certifications (e.g., PL-300).
• Experience managing and configuring Power BI workspaces and user access controls.
• Familiarity with cloud-based BI platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake) is a plus.
• A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Characteristics:

• Strategic and innovative thinker, excelling with a high degree of autonomy in entrepreneurial environments.
• Great communicator who can distill powerful messages that resonate with clients.
• Proactive and able to command respect through intelligence, hard work, and persistence.
• Problem-solver, with a consistent track record of flawless project execution.
• Personal passion and fervor for utilizing enabling technologies.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive decision-making.
• Continuous and thoughtful listener, able to learn from clients and leverage input.
• Strong personal work ethic focused on high priority issues; action and results oriented.
• Some travel required (up to 10%).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail and Design Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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