Senior Power BI Developer (Advanced DAX & DataOps)

job summary: Senior Power BI Developer (Finance Special Ops): We are seeking an elite Senior Power BI Developer for a high-visibility, 6-month mission (with huge extension potential) supporting Global Finance 2027 goals. You will join a specialized 2-person technical team with 100% end-to-end ownership-no business red tape and no IT bottlenecks. The Profile: Pure Builder: Expert-level DAX, M, and native visualizations. Tech Stack: Power BI (Expert), Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, and T-SQL. DataOps: Implementation of CI/CD, version control, and intensive testing. The Vibe: Energizing, structured, and "anti-sleeping pill." You turn chaos into high-quality code. The Setup: Location: Hybrid (NJ) or Remote. Focus: 100% technical delivery; zero business engagement. location: Telecommute job type: Contract salary: $85 - 93 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Job Responsibilities Core Development & Engineering • Daily Product Delivery: Develop and deploy high-quality Power BI information products on a daily cadence within a fast-paced environment. • Advanced Programming: Write complex DAX calculations and Power Query (M) scripts to handle sophisticated Finance data models. • Data Modeling: Design and maintain advanced database models, including Star Schemas, Composite Models, and Aggregation Tables. • Visual Excellence: Build intuitive, high-performance dashboards using native visuals and visualization best practices. • Tool Mastery: Utilize external tools (Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, ALM Toolkit) to manage and optimize the Power BI environment. Ops, Quality & Governance • DataOps Implementation: Implement and advocate for structured DevOps workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and collaborative development. • Intensive Testing: Take full accountability for data accuracy and functional integrity through rigorous, "deep-dive" testing protocols. • Structure & Documentation: Gradually transform technical chaos into organized, documented, and scalable business wins. • Optimization: Monitor and improve the performance of the Storage and Formula Engines to ensure enterprise-grade speed. Team Collaboration & Strategy • Direct Partnership: Collaborate daily with the Hiring Manager to define technical tasks and execute the 2027 Finance roadmap. • Technical Ownership: Manage 100% of the end-to-end solution-from SQL Server logic to the final Power BI App-without external IT involvement. • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify risks and errors, maintaining a "never-settle" attitude toward quality and performance. • Strategic "No": Act as a technical gatekeeper, ensuring that development follows best practices rather than "shortcut" requests. qualifications: Job Qualifications: Senior Power BI Developer Experience: 5-7+ years of deep technical development within the Microsoft BI stack (specifically Power BI and SQL Server). Power BI Mastery: Expert-level DAX (Calculation Groups, Context Evaluation) and Power Query/M. Architectural Skills: Proven experience building Enterprise-grade models (Composite Models, Aggregation Tables, and RLS/OLS). Toolkit: Power-user of external tools: Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, and ALM Toolkit. DataOps/DevOps: Practical experience with CI/CD, version control, and automated deployment workflows. T-SQL: Strong programming skills in MS SQL Server (Procedures, CTEs, and performance tuning). Testing Rigor: A disciplined approach to intensive data validation and functional QA. Soft Skills: High energy, structured, and proactive. Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, "2-person team" environment with minimal supervision. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.