Talent International is searching for an experienced Report Developer (Power BI) to join our large utility client based in Fortitude Valley on a 12 month contract basis + likely extensions.
// Work on a modern data and analytics solutions using technologies within the Azure space
// 12 month contract + likely extensions
// Fortitude Valley location + 2 days WFH
About the role:
The Power BI Specialist will be responsible for designing and developing Power BI data models and reporting products to meet business requirements in accordance with the client's reporting standards and related data management policies.
The role will be part of the Enterprise Data & Analytics Service (EDAS) project, working with the BI Solution Architect, Business Analysts, Data Engineers, and the Project Manager to deliver a new Microsoft Azure platform using lakehouse architecture.
This new role will enable the successful applicant the ability to work on a modern data and analytics solutions using technologies within the Azure space. The role has high autonomy, and we are seeking a technical expert who is comfortable talking to business leaders and developing reporting products to enable them to be data driven.
Responsibilities:
1. Work with Business Leaders, subject matter experts & project Business and Data Analysts to understand and capture reporting requirements.
2. Demonstrate / playback how requirements will be met through proposed Power BI models and reporting products.
3. Work with Data Modellers to design and develop enterprise-grade Power BI models.
4. Liaise with Data Engineers for the understanding of the curated and data warehouse layers.
5. Work with Power BI/UX testers to understand and refine the reporting testing plan.
6. Conduct performance analysis and undertake required optimisation to enhance user experience and report performance.
7. Undertake unit testing for your development and provide peer review to others as part of internal quality assurance.
8. Liaise with BI Solution Architect and Lead Data Engineer to utilise Azure DevOps for CI/CD across all environments for fully automated deployments.
9. Prepare, maintain, and review technical documentation as well as maintain best practices in code management and code branching for Power BI.
10. Actively participate in team design and planning sessions as part of the agile sprint process and proactively provide updates and communicate risks or impediments.
Technical Skills Requirement:
11. Extensive experience in the development and design of Power BI reports
12. Extensive experience in DAX development, including the use of Power Query.
13. Experience in UX design and template development.
14. Experience in working with data tools such as SQL and/or Python / R.
15. Experience in Power BI report optimisation and performance review.
16. Optional understanding of Azure technologies Data Lake, Synapse, Data Bricks
Qualifications & Experience
17. 8+ years of Business Intelligence experience.
18. 5+ years of working in the Power BI space
19. A degree in IT, Business or related field.
20. Optional Azure or cloud related qualifications.
21. Experience at working in Agile methodologies and delivering business benefit incrementally.
22. Knowledge of information, data, analytics and its application in the business environment.
23. Flexibility and adaptability; able to work in ambiguous situations with resilience, tenacity, and a propensity to persevere.
24. To be a team player and able to explain complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders so that they can have confidence in the developed solutions.
25. Ability to work with support teams to ensure knowledge transfer, and the sustainability of the solutions.
26. Have good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
27. Have strong oral and written communication skills.