12 month contract (possibility of extension) HYBRID - 3x onsite 2x remote Location: Greenway area- Houston, Tx 77046 Must have: • 7+ years of experience in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, with a strong focus on backend Power BI development • Proficient in Power BI and best practices in data modeling and dataset optimization • Demonstrated experience with Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL, and AWS Aurora MySQL — including writing and tuning complex SQL queries • Strong knowledge of SQL performance tuning, index optimization, and query plan analysis • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across large BI ecosystems • Excellent communication skills, with experience conducting end-user training and knowledge transfer sessions • Self-starter with strong prioritization and problem-solving skills Nice to have: • Experience with Power BI Dashboard & Report development • Prior experience in the oil & gas or energy sector Job Description: A client in the oil & gas sector is seeking a Senior BI Developer with deep expertise in Power BI data modeling, SQL optimization, and performance tuning. This backend-focused role centers on enhancing existing Power BI datasets and tuning complex queries across Redshift, PostgreSQL, and Aurora MySQL to ensure data accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, DBAs, and data engineers to troubleshoot performance issues, implement improvements, and document best practices—while also supporting knowledge transfer and ongoing solution reviews to strengthen the enterprise BI environment.