Senior PowerBI Consultant

Datavail; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavail is seeking a senior Power BI developer to lead enterprise reporting initiatives, design complex DAX measures, and migrate legacy BI platforms. The role requires collaboration with Data Architects, Engineers, and Business Analysts to deliver scalable reporting across multiple domains.

You will build reports using PBIP formats, validate data models, and ensure governance and deployment standards are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

5+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise Power BI solutions

3+ years working with Power BI Service, Semantic Models, and enterprise deployment practices

Experience building reports using PBIP (Power BI Project) format and source-controlled development methodologies

Experience developing complex DAX measures, KPIs, calculated tables, and advanced calculations

Experience working with certified/shared semantic models using Live Connection and DirectQuery approaches

Experience migrating and modernizing legacy BI platforms (SSRS, Cognos, Business Objects, Tableau, or legacy Power BI reports)

Experience working in Agile delivery teams and collaborating with Data Architects, Data Engineers, and Business Analysts. Experience with Git-based version control and deployment processes

Experience supporting large-scale reporting programs from pilot through enterprise rollout

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of Power BI development experience

Strong understanding of Semantic Modeling concepts

Advanced DAX development skills

Experience with Power BI Service and Workspace administration

Experience consuming Enterprise Semantic Models using Live ConnectionsStrong SQL skills for validation and reconciliation activities

Experience with Git repositories and source control workflows

Experience with TMDL (Tabular Model Definition Language).

Experience with XMLA endpoints and Tabular Editor

Experience with SSRS/Paginated Reports (RDL)

Experience with Fabric Semantic Models and Databricks

Experience supporting Finance, ERP, or Enterprise Data Warehouse reporting solutions

Experience working with Azure DevOps

Power BI Development Power BI Desktop

Power BI Service

Power Query (M)

Report Optimization

Drill-through Reporting

Bookmarks

Dynamic Visualizations

Semantic Modeling

Semantic Models

Certified Datasets

Shared Datasets

Live Connections

Relationship Management

Calculation Groups

TMDL

DAX & Analytics

Advanced DAX Measures

Filter Context

Row Context

KPI Design

Calculation Validation

Reporting & Modernization

Legacy Report Conversion

Report Parity Validation

Operational Reporting

Self-Service Analytics

Git

Source Control

Release Management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder Management

This role will work closely with Data

Architects, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a large-scale analytics modernization initiative

The developer will build report deliverables on top of certified semantic models, support measure development, perform report reconciliation activities, and help deliver reporting capabilities across multiple business domains

Key Responsibilities

Report Development

Design and develop Power BI reports and dashboards using PBIP project format

Build interactive visualizations, drill-through functionality, bookmarks, and navigation experiences

Deliver reporting solutions aligned with business requirements and enterprise standards

Recreate and modernize legacy reports while preserving business logic and formatting consistency

Consume shared and certified semantic models using Live Connections

Collaborate with semantic model architects to identify reporting requirements

Assist in creation and maintenance of measures under senior technical guidance

Validate model usability and performance for reporting workload

DAX Development

Develop and optimize complex DAX calculations and KPIs

Create reusable calculations and reporting standards

Troubleshoot DAX performance issues

Ensure accurate implementation of business calculation logic

Perform detailed reconciliation between legacy reports and new Power BI deliverables

Validate measures, calculations, totals, subtotals, and KPIs

Work with business users to resolve discrepancies

Support UAT and business signoff activities

Follow version control, branching, and deployment standards

Support release management activitiesCollaboration

Work closely with architects, engineers, QA analysts, and business stakeholders

Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and project governance meetings

Provide technical guidance for reporting best practices and standards

Success Metrics

Delivery of high-quality Power BI reports on schedule

100% reconciliation accuracy against legacy reporting systems

Reduced report maintenance through reusable measures and standardized design

Adherence to governance, source-control, and deployment standards

Successful rollout of domain reporting packages from pilot through enterprise deployment

Sounds like your next step?

Meet the team

Datavail is an enterprise IT services company specializing in cloud, data, and application expertise. The company helps organizations transition from traditional IT environments to modern, AI-enabled enterprises by delivering outcomes in uptime, speed, modernization, cost efficiency, and AI readiness. Datavail offers comprehensive services across analytics, AI/ML, database management, cloud migration and strategy, application management, and Oracle applications implementation. The company is an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner and focuses on deploying AI responsibly with governance and measurable ROI, serving industries including insurance and packaged goods.