• • • • • No C2C • • • • Local Candidates only • • • • Terms of Employment • W2 Contract, 6 months • This position is hybrid (Tuesday - to - Thursday onsite). • The office is located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Power BI Developers 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. 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 & Experience • 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 Skills & Experience • 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.