Power BI Data Engineer

Position: Power BI Data Engineer Openings: 1 Duration: 3-6 month contract to hire Location: Warrenville, IL. 2 days on-site/week Pay Rate: $65/hr - $73/hr Ideal Start Date: Jan 5 Interview Process: 2 rounds (1 virtual 30 minute Teams, 1 on-site) Must Haves: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Power BI Developer or SQL Developer • 3+ years of experience with Power BI (report/dashboard development) • 1 year at least Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric • Proficiency in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, DAX, and Power Query • Strong understanding of T-SQL programming, ETL processes, and Microsoft SQL Server • Experience with structured (SQL) and/or unstructured (NoSQL) data • In-depth knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Service Bus • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships beyond IT team Plusses: • Fabric certification • Experience with Azure Data Factory or Azure Data Lake • Exposure to Medallion Data Architecture principles • Experience with DevOps CI/CD processes • Familiarity with data governance and compliance best practices • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Day to Day: The candidate will manage and optimize the Power BI reporting environment, design and maintain dashboards, and ensure data accuracy and integrity. They will build data pipelines using Databricks/Azure tools, automate data ingestion, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights. Responsibilities include troubleshooting user issues, performance optimization, enforcing governance standards, and maintaining documentation. Responsibilities: • Design, create, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards • Build and optimize data processing pipelines using Databricks/Azure ecosystem • Manage data sources, models, and refresh schedules • Provide end-user support and training • Monitor and optimize report performance • Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and implement solutions • Enforce data governance and security best practices • Create and maintain documentation for reports and data sources Compensation: $65/hr to $73/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.