Data Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Automation Developer- Power BI for a 6-month contract with a client in Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181. Title: Automation Developer- Power BI Location: Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181 Contract: 6 months Contract Pay Rate: $60-63/hr on w2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.) Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Power BI Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of business intelligence solutions across the organization. With at least 8 years of experience in data analytics and BI development, the ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Power BI, data modeling, and enterprise data architecture. This role plays a critical part in transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making at all levels. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and manage advanced Power BI dashboards, reports, and datasets tailored to business needs. • Build optimized data models (star/snowflake schemas) using Power BI and integrate with diverse data sources (SQL, Azure, Excel, APIs, etc.). • Lead BI projects from requirements gathering to deployment, working with cross-functional teams. • Perform data analysis, profiling, cleansing, and transformation to ensure high data quality and reliability. • Implement row-level security (RLS), DAX calculations, and performance tuning of Power BI reports. • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand KPIs and deliver actionable, user-friendly visualizations. • Establish best practices for Power BI governance, including workspaces, version control, and data refresh strategies. • Mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall maturity of the BI function. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 8+ years of experience in data analytics / business intelligence, with 5+ years focused on Power BI development. • Advanced proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M language), and Power BI Service. • Strong knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, and relational databases (SQL Server, Azure Synapse, etc.). • Experience with Power BI gateways, dataflows, and enterprise-level deployment strategies. • Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and design intuitive, impactful dashboards. • Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards. • Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to work closely with business and technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: • Microsoft Certification: PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst Associate) or DA-100 (legacy). • Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, or Data Lake. • Familiarity with Python or R for advanced analytics and Power BI REST API for automation. • Exposure to Agile methodologies, DevOps pipelines, and CI/CD for BI artifacts. • Industry experience in finance, healthcare, logistics, or manufacturing is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance