Senior BI Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and sustain comprehensive BI solutions, encompassing data models, semantic layers, reports, and dashboards.

• Oversee the daily execution of Power BI and analytics projects, taking responsibility for quality, timelines, and budget management.

• Identify project risks proactively.

• Construct and enhance data pipelines and transformation workflows utilizing Microsoft Fabric components.

• Develop and oversee Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards focusing on performance, usability, and scalability.

• Implement and manage data integration solutions from various source systems into the analytics platform.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to collect requirements and convert them into technical BI solutions.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across all BI deliverables.

• Enhance query performance, data refresh processes, and overall platform effectiveness.

• Assist in migrating legacy BI assets to a modern architecture based on Microsoft Fabric.

• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and IT teams to ensure BI solutions align with business objectives.

• Engage in proposal submissions, business alignment discussions, client skills reviews, and project-specific technical assessments as necessary.

• Provide continual business support through CX guidance and market insights.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in business intelligence development, with a significant emphasis on the Microsoft BI stack.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Dataflows Gen2, and Power BI semantic models.

• Strong proficiency in Power BI, encompassing DAX, Power Query (M), and report/dashboard design.

• Solid background in SQL, including advanced queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization.

• Experience in designing and maintaining data models, including star schema and snowflake schema, as well as semantic layers.

• Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes and best practices in data integration.

• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance principles.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.

• Capacity to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Microsoft certifications such as PL-300, DP-600, or DP-700 are preferred but not required.

• Experience with Azure data services is optional and considered advantageous.

• Familiarity with Tableau or Qlik is beneficial.

• Knowledge of Python or R for data analysis is a plus.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Ability to operate within CET ±3 hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Well-defined scope with clear expectations regarding deliverables.

• Potential for repeat engagements based on performance outcomes.

• Access to CX guidance and market insights through our extensive professional network.

• Opportunity for contract extension following the initial 6-month assignment.