Sr. Power BI Developer

Job Title: Sr. Power BI Developer (Contract) - Job#5944 Worksite: Houston, TX (Onsite Mon-Thur) Responsible for transforming complex datasets from Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric into powerful, executive-level insights. In this role, you’ll own the full data delivery lifecycle—from gathering requirements with leadership to designing advanced data models and delivering high-impact Power BI dashboards. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, bridging the gap between data and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Engineering • Fabric & Snowflake Ecosystem: Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse/Warehouse) and Snowflake to support both real-time analytics and batch reporting. • Advanced Data Modeling: Develop and maintain performant Star Schema models that ensure data consistency, accuracy, and integrity across all business domains. • Performance Optimization: Diagnose performance bottlenecks; fine-tune SQL queries in Snowflake and DAX expressions in Power BI to achieve sub-second report performance. Power BI Development • Dashboard Design: Create executive-grade Power BI dashboards with a strong emphasis on UX/UI principles, ensuring clarity, intuition, and visual impact. • Analytical Logic: Develop complex DAX measures and leverage Power Query (M) for advanced data transformation and business logic implementation. • Security & Governance: Manage Power BI workspaces and enforce Row-Level Security (RLS) to maintain secure and compliant data access. Must Have Consultative Expertise • Requirements Definition: Partner with business and executive leadership to define KPIs, understand business challenges, and translate objectives into detailed technical solutions. • Data Business Purpose: Present findings and dashboards to executives, emphasizing the business value of the data and offering actionable recommendations. • Agile Delivery: Collaborate within Azure DevOps to manage backlogs, track progress, and promote transparency across the BI development process. Required Technical Skills • Power BI: Expert-level proficiency across DAX, Power Query, and the Power BI Service. • Snowflake: Skilled in SnowSQL, data partitioning, and warehouse performance tuning. • Microsoft Fabric: Experienced with OneLake, Data Factory, and the broader Fabric environment. • SQL: Advanced SQL skills for complex transformations, analysis, and data validation. Required Soft Skills • Executive Presence: Comfortable engaging with and presenting to C-suite stakeholders. • Curiosity: Naturally inquisitive about business processes and the “story behind the numbers.” • Clarity: Able to distill complex technical concepts into simple, actionable business insights. Preferred Qualifications • Experience using Azure DevOps for project management and workflow tracking. • Certification in PL-300 (Microsoft Data Analyst) or Snowflake Pro Core. • Background in a client-facing or leadership-facing BI consultancy environment. About Delphi-US Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for premier corporations and a multitude of industries across the United States. We are the Peacemakers In The Talent War – bringing the best and brightest talent to Employers of Choice, enabling critical project success, fostering progressive employment relationships, and promoting competitive advantages for our Clients and the Talent Marketplace we serve. Delphi accomplishes this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions along with increased interviews and offer rates. You’ll find our team is highly experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf, armed with industry trends, and an understanding of employer expectations.