Sr. Power BI/ Fabric Platform Engineer

TechDigital Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech organization based in the United States seeks a Senior Power BI/Fabric Platform Engineer to transition and optimize existing Power BI semantic models and reports within a new operating framework. In this role, you will ensure production readiness of analytics assets while implementing governance controls and supporting enterprise-scale deployments. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in analytics engineering, particularly with Power BI, and a proven track record in managing data accuracy and performance post-migration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Power BI or analytics engineering experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Power BI deployments.
• Familiarity with governance and release management practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing Power BI reports, datasets, and dataflows.
• Transition semantic models and reports into the Production environment.
• Partner with platform engineers to enable smooth deployments.

Skills

Power BI semantic modeling

Analytics engineering

Data accuracy verification

Optimization for shared capacity

Governance practices

Job description

Job Description: Senior Power BI/Fabric Platform Engineer is responsible for transitioning existing Power BI semantic models, reports, and dataflows into the new Dev/Prod operating model. They will establish the technical foundation required for reliable Dev/Prod separation, controlled deployments, and scalable analytics operations. The role ensures that analytics assets are production-ready, governed, and aligned to best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing Power BI reports, datasets, and dataflows
• Refactor or adjust models to align with Dev/Prod standards
• Transition semantic models and reports into the Production environment
• Validate data accuracy and performance post-migration
• Ensure models are optimized for shared capacity usage
• Document dependencies, assumptions, and promotion criteria
• Partner with platform engineers to enable smooth deployments

Required Experience

• 7+ years of Power BI or analytics engineering experience
• Strong experience with Power BI semantic modeling and datasets
• Deep understanding of report and model dependencies
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Power BI deployments
• Familiarity with governance and release management practices

Platform Setup and Governance Requirements

• Implement increased Power BI (Fabric) capacity
• Establish and document Dev and Prod environment separation
• Configure workspace strategies aligned to environment boundaries
• Enable controlled promotion of assets from Dev to Prod
• Implement governance controls for access, approvals, and auditing
• Align with Client Data & Analytics operating model
• Ensure minimal disruption to existing business reporting

Asset Transition and Delivery Requirements

• Inventory and assess existing Power BI assets
• Define migration waves and transition strategy
• Transition priority semantic models and reports into Production
• Validate performance, data quality, and user access post-migration
• Ensure Production assets are stable, documented, and supported
• Enable Power BI developers to work safely in Dev without impacting Prod

Knowledge Transfer and Sustainability

• Clear documentation for Dev/Prod operating procedures
• Reusable patterns for future Power BI development
• Knowledge transfer sessions for internal teams
• Recommendations for ongoing capacity management and optimization