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Smartbridge Power BI Architect Consultant in Houston, Texas
Looking for candidates based in Texas open to 25% travel
Unable to provide Visa Sponsorship at this time.
Salary Range depends on experience, education, and certifications
All the benefits and perks you need:
100% Paid Healthcare Insurance
Bonuses paid for learning - Certfication Program
Start accruing Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Fitness Reimbursement
Matching 401K Retirement Plan
Mentoring Program
Team Events
And more….
Senior Power BI Architect
About Smartbridge
At Smartbridge, we simplify business transformation, applying thought leadership and innovation to create digitally connected enterprises. From strategy to implementation, we bring our clients’ digital agenda to life. One of the keys to our success is finding and hiring exemplary employees. We believe that each member of our team contributes directly to Smartbridge’s growth and success. We take pride in celebrating with our employees as they continue to grow and succeed in their careers.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Power BI Architect with a strong understanding of the architecture, design, development, and deployment of business intelligence systems and large-scale data warehouses using Power BI tools and commercial database platforms such as Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Oracle, and Teradata.
Responsibilities
Design Power BI deployment architecture including workspaces, data security, reports delivery, model refresh, and governance.
Design optimal solutions for Power BI based on customer requirements
Design effective data models that support business requirements
Ensure data governance, data quality and adherence to best practices.
Work closely with various stakeholders to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical requirements.
Ensure accurate and reliable data presentation in dashboards and reports.
Design and implement caching and performance architecture for Power BI tools.
Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI tools, setting standard templates.
Define and implement BI management procedures.
Design and implement BI metadata and data dictionary standards.
Design and develop data warehouse projects and data marts.
Model and create Power BI projects, logical data marts, and table structures.
Define attributes, dimensions, hierarchies, and metrics.
Define and manage schema objects for Power BI projects.
Develop role-level security models (both dynamic and static).
Implement incremental load policies for large Power BI datasets.
Troubleshoot Power BI visualizations performance using DAX Studio.
Manage Power BI Service duties such as setting up workspaces and managing report distribution with security considerations.
Create complex DAX measures to meet client needs with knowledge of iterator functions.
Experience with Power BI Deployment Pipelines.
Enhance user experience with bookmarks and other workarounds
Document systems through object models, data definitions, and naming conventions.
Write reports and documentation, and speak effectively before groups of business and IT personnel.
Travel to client locations as per project and client needs.
Possess strong communication skills to convey complex data insights clearly and to inform strategic decision-making.
Assist in planning and delivering multiple projects.
Create project plans, milestones, and execution strategies.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client goals.
Manage and motivate multiple teams, maintaining strong relationships.
Supervise both on-site and global virtual team members.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills, adapt to challenges, and mentor team members.
Identify problems, develop ideas, and propose solutions for various analytical or constructive situations.
Prepare and present ideas and recommendations to colleagues and upper management.
Provide assistance to less experienced employees as an advisor.
Apply creative thinking expertise toward possible reporting solutions or alternatives.
Requirements
Deep experience with Power BI deployment architecture, data security in Power BI, Power BI governance, and Power BI best practices
Six (6+) years of experience in Information Technology with a technical background.
Four (4+) years of experience in BI development with Power BI-based business intelligence systems and large-scale data warehouses.
Proven experience in delivering multiple projects.
Advanced Power BI development and SQL skills.
Good understanding of data warehousing concepts.
Experience with Data Analytics in Azure
Willingness to travel to client locations.
Preferred
Experience with Fortune 500 companies implementing BI solutions.
Experience working in a Power BI Premium Capacity environment.
Experience reporting against SAP and/or SAP BW.
Good understanding of other Microsoft services in the Azure space.
Skills
Motivated with demonstrated initiative and leadership.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with client personnel.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Professional demeanor.
Experience working in a standard SDLC environment with deployment.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
If you are a motivated professional with a passion for delivering exceptional BI solutions, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team at Smartbridge.
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